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HOMEMADE MANGO PICKLES · RURAL INDIA
10 Mango Pickle Mistakes AS SEEN ON
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Why mango pickle goes wrong Most mango pickle failures come from three things: moisture, the wrong mango, and too little salt or oil. Moisture brings mould. Ripe mango turns mushy. Too little salt or oil lets it spoil.
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MISTAKES 1 TO 5
Before the spices go in Mistake
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1. Ripe or soft mango
Use firm, fully green, sour mango
2. Wet mango or jar
Dry everything completely
3. Skipping the salt rest
Rest salted pieces for a day
4. Too little salt
Measure it; salt preserves
5. Cutting too small
Bite-size pieces hold their crunch
Not sure which mango? See the best mangoes for pickling.
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MISTAKES 6 TO 10
Spices, oil and patience Mistake
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6. Burnt fenugreek
Roast lightly, or not at all; burnt is bitter
7. Raw mustard oil
Heat until it just smokes, then cool
8. Pieces above the oil
Keep them covered with oil
9. A wet spoon
Always use a dry spoon
10. Eating it too soon
Let it mature 1 to 2 weeks
Choosing oil? Read the right oil for mango pickle.
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WHEN TO STOP
Signs to throw it out White or fuzzy mould on the pieces A sour, off or fermented smell Slimy pieces ABOUT FARMDIDI FarmDidi is a Shark Tank India featured food brand that works with women from rural India. Its range includes homemade pickles, masalas, papad and A2 bilona ghee. Explore: homemade mango pickles, Punjabi aam ka achar.
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QUESTIONS
Mango pickle mistakes: FAQs Why did my mango pickle turn soft? The mango was too ripe, or moisture got in.
Why is my mango pickle bitter? Usually too much or over-roasted fenugreek.
Can I save pickle with a little mould? No; throw it out, as mould can spread through the jar.
Should mango pickle be covered in oil? Yes, in oil-based styles.
Can I store pickle in a steel container? Glass or ceramic is the safer choice for sour pickle.
How long before I can eat it? Usually 1 to 2 weeks, once the pieces soften.
Can I add more salt later? Yes, if it tastes flat; mix with a dry spoon.
Is there a ready-made option? Yes: FarmDidi mango pickles, handmade by women in rural India.
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