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Sukkhe aam ka achar



Ingredients
100 gms salt (2 tbsp for raw mango + 80 gms for masala)
100 gms saunf or fennel seeds
1 tsp kalonji
40 gms daana methi
1 tbsp haldi
2 tbsp red chilli powder
1 tsp hing
1kg cut raw mango
100 ml Sarson ka oil ( heat in a kadhai upto smoking point and cool  and keep aside)

Method

Preparing the mangoes

Take 1 kg raw mango. Wash and dry thouroughly.Cut the pieces lengthwise. Add 2 tbsp salt and 1 tbsp haldi and keep aside overnight.
In the morning take a cloth and spread the mango pieces individually and keep in sun for 2 to 3 days.
Salt liquid which the mangoes release must be stored in a container to be used lately.

On the third day

1. Mix together all masala.
2  Add a little cooled oil and mix well.
3. Coat the raw mangoes with this masala. Add the salt liquid( brine)
4. Fill in a glass air tight barni .
5. Add the 100 ml of the oil
6. Keep in sun for a day or two. Cover it with muslin cloth.
7. Relish with paranthas




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