🥒 Instant Mango Pickle

A tangy, spicy, and aromatic mango pickle that’s ready to enjoy in under 30 minutes — no fermentation needed!

🧂 Ingredients:
2 medium raw mangoes, chopped into small cubes (about 1½ cups)

1 tsp salt (or to taste)

1 tbsp red chilli powder (adjust to taste)

¼ tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp fennel seeds

1 tsp mustard seeds

1 tsp fenugreek seeds

1 tbsp split mustard dal (optional, for crunch)

A pinch of hing (asafoetida)

4 tbsp mustard oil (or any oil of choice)

🔥 Instructions:
1. Prep the Mango:
Wash and pat dry the mangoes completely before chopping.

Add salt, turmeric, and red chilli powder. Mix well and let it sit for 10 minutes.

2. Tempering:
In a small pan, heat mustard oil until it starts to smoke (this removes its raw flavor). Let it cool slightly.

Add mustard seeds, fennel seeds, fenugreek seeds, and hing. Let them crackle.

Add split mustard dal (if using) and sauté for a few seconds until aromatic.

Turn off the heat and let the oil cool slightly.

3. Mix & Store:
Pour the spiced oil over the mango mixture.

Mix thoroughly. Taste and adjust salt or chilli as needed.

Let it sit for 15–20 minutes to absorb flavors.

🫙 Storage:
Store in a clean, dry, airtight glass jar.

Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks for best flavor and shelf life.

🌶️ Welza Tip:
Use Welza Premium Whole Spices like fennel, fenugreek, and mustard seeds for the most flavorful and aromatic results. For extra zing, add a pinch of amchur powder or a dash of nigella seeds (kalonji).