A unique, authentically Bihari, dry mango pickle enjoyed with Dal Chawal, roti, or your favorite afternoon snack. Also known as Aam ka Phada (आम का फाड़ा), this is made with long mango pieces, wrapped in spices, dipped into oil, and dried fully in the sun.
Ingredients used in the Dry Mango Pickle
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Mango |
आम |
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Mustard Oil |
सरसो तेल |
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Turmeric |
हल्दी |
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Red Chilli Powder |
लाल मिर्च |
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Coriander Powder |
धनिया |
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Cumin |
जीरा |
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Carom Seeds (Ajwain) |
अजवाइन |
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Fenugreek |
मेथी |
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Fennel Seeds |
सौफ |
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Mustard |
सरसो |
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Black Cumin Seeds ( Mangrella) |
मंगरैला |
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Asafoetida |
हींग |
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Salt |
नमक |
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Black Mustard |
कला राई |
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Black Salt |
काला नमक |
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Aamchoor |
आमचूर |
Mango varieties used for production of this pickle includes Malda, Bijju, Kalkatiya & Sukul. They are all tangy, juicy, pulpy varieties grown in Darbhanga district. Spices are mostly sourced locally from farmers, and bazar samitis in Samastipur. We buy whole spices and clean, roast, ground them in our kitchen-factory. Mustard Oil is brought in from Rajasthan. We test it regularly for purity, and quality.
RECIPE: How we make the Aam ka Sukha Achar
The Process of Preparation is inspired by the traditional techniques Kalpana observed her mother-in-law Tarini use to prepare this dry mango pickle.
Typically, the mangoes for this pickle arrive in the evening around 7 PM, after being plucked from the trees on the same day. Immediately they are sorted in size categories. The small mangoes are not used for this pickle. Selected mangoes should be big enough to cut out 4-6 large pieces (2 inches * 1 inch).
The next morning, work begins by cutting the mangoes. As soon as a mango is cut, it’s dipped into water to take away the heat inside the mango. After 5-10 minutes pass, the cut mangoes are washed again 2-3 times before being spread under the sun for a couple of hours to dry out the moisture.
After a few hours, turmeric and salt is added to the cut mango pieces. And this mixture is left untouched for 12-48 hours. The moisture within the mangoes drains out in form of tangy juice which is separated. At the same time, a masala mix is prepared by adding together about a dozen different spices, and mustard oil. Everything is mixed well, till the masala blends together. The proportion of spices used is based on Kalpana’s experience. Tangy water that drained out of the mangoes is also mixed into the masala.
After the time has passed, the cut mangoes are taken out and the masala is wrapped around the inner side one piece at a time. It’s a tedious process, and takes time. Finally, this cut piece of mango with masala wrapped around it is dipped into oil, and spread out on top of a bamboo soop as seen below. This pickle is now ready for sun-drying for 6-10 days. Once through the sun-drying phase, it’s stored in glass martabaans before being send to our customers.
This pickle is slightly saltier than the other ones on our store, as salt and turmeric act as the chief preservatives and not oil. When you go to villages in Darbhanga, Madhubani, or any nearby areas, you’re likely to be welcomed with Chora Dahi & this sookha bharua pickle. More so, during or just after monsoon.
Customer Reviews
I didnt like it bcs it is way to salty
Namasgte Ji,
Thank you for your feedback! We understand that taste preferences can vary. Our Sookha Bharua Mango pickle is indeed saltier than our other pickles, as it is a drying pickle with little to no oil content. The salt and spices serve as natural preservatives in this type of pickle. However, we appreciate your input, and we will share your comments with our team for further consideration. Your satisfaction is important to us!
~ Rajan
Marketing Head
Masala was excellent and smell was awesome
Namaste Ji,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the taste and aroma of our pickles. Your appreciation for the masala means a lot to us. We can't wait for you to try more flavors!
~ Rajan
Marketing Head
I m from
Bihar I can
Say it’s Taste
Like same from childhood memories like nani is making the achar special sukha mango pickle
Namaste Ji,
We appreciate your kind words! It’s fantastic to hear that our pickles evoke such sweet childhood memories for you. Thank you for choosing our Sukha Mango Pickle!
~ Rajan
Marketing Head
Very great flavour and taste of pickle
Namaste Ji,
Thank you for your feedback! It’s fantastic to hear that you loved the flavor and taste of our pickles. We hope you enjoy them for a long time!/
~ Rajan
Marketing Head
Liked the achaar.
Namaste Ji,
Thank you for your honest feedback! We're glad you liked the achar, and we understand that the masala may have been a bit much. 😊 We’ll definitely take this into consideration. If you prefer a more subtle flavor, we have some milder options in our range that you might enjoy. Let us know if you'd like us to recommend one for your next order!
~ Rajan
Marketing Head
Best aachar ever had
Namaste ji,
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you loved our pickles.
~ Rajan
Marketing Head
The sookha bharua aam ka achar is too spicy. I am from darbhanga and i am very much familiar with the taste of the achar. It is never this spicy anywhere. Apart from that taste wise both mircha ka achar and aam ka achar was perfect. Let me know if spicy part can be rectified so that I can order again
Namaste Ji,
Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your insights, especially as someone familiar with the authentic taste of achar from Darbhanga. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the flavors of the mircha ka achar and aam ka achar.
We will definitely share your comments about the spiciness with our team to see if adjustments can be made. We hope to provide you with a perfect experience in your next order!
~ Rajan
Marketing Head
I bought Sample pack of 8 earlier and I liked Mango Sookha Bharua aachar, so I reorder it in big size. But this time I got aachar which is unbearably salty and not eatable. It's not done properly, it's still very hard. I was hoping to become your regular customer but I lost faith due this experience. I haven't been able to eat it since the first bite, it's super salty. We can see salt pieces on the mango piece.
Namaste Ji,
We apologize for the disappointing experience with our Mango Sookha Bharua Aachar.
We want to explain that our Sookha Bharua pickle is indeed a salty pickle, as it has low oil content and salt acts as a natural preservative to extend its shelf life. However, we understand that salt is a matter of personal preference.
To balance the saltiness, we suggest adding a small amount of mustard oil to the pickle.
As a gesture of goodwill, we'd like to offer you a discount of Rs 200/- on your next purchase. Please use the coupon code JHAJI200.
We value your feedback and will share it with our team to improve our products. We hope to regain your trust and serve you better in the future.
~ Rajan
Marketing Head
Aam Ka Sukha achar, great taste reminds me of my childhood, when Sukha achar made by my mother used to be favorite of everyone. No journey or outing used to be complete without the Sukha Achar in our tiffin. If you make it little less teekha it would be super.
Great Packaging.
Namaste Ji,
Thank you for your kind words! We're happy to hear our Aam Ka Sukha achar is a hit with you, and our packaging met your expectations. We'll keep working to bring you the best homemade taste, just like your mother used to make.
~ Rajan
Marketing Head
our favourite choice of pickle great taste good packing and deliveres in perfect condition.
Namaste Ji,
Thanks for your kind words! We take pride in our pickles, packaging, and delivery to ensure a delightful experience for our customers.
~ Rajan
Marketing Head