Kachche Aam ka achaar recipe | Aam ka achaar (Bihari style) | Spicy Raw Mango Pickle recipe (described in English)

Kachche Aam ka achaar recipe | Aam ka achaar (Bihari style) | Spicy Raw Mango Pickle recipe (described in English language) prepared with simple step-by-step pictures.

Kachche Aam ka achaar is an authentic Indian homemade mango pickle recipe made of raw mangoes (kachche aam), selected Indian spices, and mustard oil. This achaar is the perfect accompaniment to any Indian meal and can also be used as a dip or spread.

For making this mango pickle recipe, first, choose the perfect mangoes, choose completely green and hard raw mangoes which make a crunching sound while cutting. Wash the mangoes, and wipe them with a dry towel. Cut the mangoes, remove the mango seeds, cut them into cubes, and spread them on a plate until dry up mangoes’ initial moisture. Then marinate the mangoes with salt & turmeric overnight to release the mangoes’ own water. Then again marinated the mangoes with a mixture of dry roasted ground spices,hing, mustard oil, a few more whole spices & red chilli powder. Put the marinated mangoes into a glass jar, put them in sunlight until spices are infused into the mangoes, and make the mangoes soft and juicy and get them ready to eat.

In Hindi, raw mangoes are called Kachche aam or Kachcha aam, and Achaar is a Hindi name for any Indian pickle, so, in India, this mango pickle is popular as Kachche aam ka achaar. This mango pickle is very popular in Bihar as made in every Bihari household during the raw mango season (mainly early summer in India). I learned to make this mango pickle recipe from one of my Bihari house helpers, Reena. Special thanks to Reena for such an amazing mango pickle recipe.

The recipe is easy to follow and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Making your own Aam ka achaar at home is not only satisfying, but this homemade mango pickle also ensures that you are using fresh and high-quality ingredients. This mango pickle is also healthy and hygienic at the same time. So, let’s get started and learn how to make this mouth-watering pickle!

How to make Kachche Aam ka achaar (Bihari style spicy raw mango pickle)

• For making this mango pickle, first, wash the mangoes (completely green and hard raw mangoes), pat them dry, and chop the mangoes into small pieces (by removing the mango seeds). As shown in the picture below.

• Spread the mango cubes on a plate until the moisture of the mangoes gets dry.

• Then in a mixing bowl, combine the chopped mangoes with 1 tsp turmeric and 1+1/4 tsp salt, and mix well. Cover the bowl, and leave it overnight or for 8-10 hours until mangoes release their own water.

• In a small pan, dry roast the spices (fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds & dry red chillies) until the spices turn slightly brown and release the aroma.

• Coarsely grind the roasted seeds using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.

• Then combine the mangoes with freshly ground spice powder, red chili powder, Kashmiri red chilli powder, hing, black salt, amchur powder, nigella seeds, carom seeds, and salt.
• Mix well to coat the mangoes evenly with the spices.

• Heat the mustard oil in a pan until it starts smoking. Turn off the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.

• Pour the cooled mustard oil over the mango-spice mixture and mix well.

• Transfer the mixture into a clean and dry glass jar.

• Cover the jar with a lid and keep it in a warm place or sunlight for 2-3 days.
• Stirring it once or twice a day. After 2-3 days, the pickle will be ready to eat.
• But for the best result wait till mangoes get soft.

• To store this mango pickle, keep this mango pickle jar in the sunlight as long as possible to get the best result. Or just keep it at room temperature.
• But do not put a wet hand or wet spoon into this mango pickle jar for the long life of this mango pickle.

Enjoy this homemade Aam ka achaar with your favorite meals!

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Few more raw mango recipes –

Bengali style raw mango chutney

Raw Mango daal recipe

Aam tel (Raw mango oil pickle)

Aam Kasundi recipe – Bengali raw mango mustard sauce