Saturday, 5 April 2014

Aam aru Bhotjolokiar Achar..... (Mango & Ghost Pepper Pickle in a simple Assamese way...using minimum amount of spices)




Ingredients:


  • Raw mangoes-1 kg
  • Bhot Jolokia- 2-3
  • Chili powder-2-3 tbsp
  • Mustard seed powder-2-3 tsp
  • Turmeric powder-2 tsp
  • Panch Furon Powder-2tsp
  • Salt-100gms
  • Mustard oil- approx-1/2 litre 


Method:

  • Wash and wipe mangoes with a cloth .
  • Now Chop raw mangoes into medium size pieces
  • In a big and wide jar add salt and turmeric in the chopped mango pieces.
  • Mix well and keep covered for 2 days 
  • On the third day strain the liquid that accumulates in the jar and store it separately. 
  • Spread the pieces out on a patch of cloth, banana leaf or newspaper and let them sun-dry for another 24 hours.
  • Now add the all spices like Panch furon powder, chilly powder and mustard seed powder in the mango pieces and rub well
  • Transfer the mango pickle in a jar .

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