427: Manga Inji/ Mango Ginger Pickle

 In India, Manga Inji (Curcuma manga/ mango Ginger/White Turmeric  ) is sold along with lemon and Fresh Green Pepper on the sidewalks.  It is very popular pickle in South India.  Manga Inji resembles a ginger, but tastes like a raw mango. My sister in law Nalini gave some manga Inji(Thanks Nalini). Next day itself, I made two types of pickles.

Ingredients:

Chopped Manga Inji                     1 cup

Lemon                                           1 no.

Finely chopped Green chilies       4 no.

Lemon Juice                                 2 Tbsp.

Salt                                             1 Tsp.   

 For Seasonings

Oil                                                 1 Tsp.

Mustard seeds                             ¼ Tsp.

Asafetida powder                         1/8 Tsp.

Turmeric powder                          1/8 Tsp.

 Curry leaves                                Few                        

Preparation 

• Wash mango ginger and dry completely. Cut the mango ginger into small bits.
• Chop the lemon into thin pieces.

• Combine the sliced ginger with other ingredients thoroughly.
• Temper seasonings in oil and pour it in to the pickle and mix well. 
• Store it in a glass jar and use after a day.
• Store it in the refrigerator.
• Serve with curd rice.