A must-have for every family, this uniquely Bihari Mango Pickle is a mouth-watering blend of raw green mangoes, spices, and mustard oil. Delightful with Dal-Chawal, Paranthas, and all your favorite curries.
Ingredients used in this Bihari Aam Ka Achar
Raw Mango, Mustard Oil, Turmeric, Red Chilli Powder, Coriander Powder, Cumin, Nigella Seeds, Carom Seeds, Fenugreek, Fennel Seeds, Yellow Mustard, Black Cumin Seeds, Asafoetida, Salt, Black Salt.
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.
RECIPE: The Process of Preparation
starts with the mangoes arriving early 6 AM from the farms to our kitchen-factory. They are mostly plucked the last evening. The first step is sort out the mangoes for any pieces that are damaged, or have ripened, and not good for pickling.
After sorting, the mangoes are cut into small pieces, typically 1 inch in size. And immediately dipped into water at normal temperature. Moreover, it’s washed 2-3 times in fresh water before being kept out in the sun to dry for 3 hours.
After a few hours, the cut mango pieces are moved into the pickling vessel, and 2 spices are added – Salt & Turmeric. This mixture is left untouched for 24 hours till the moisture from within the mango pickle seeps out. The cut pieces are now ready for the actual process of pickling.
A batch of masala is prepared, mixing all the spices in their appropriate proportions. And added to these cut pieces covered in salt & turmeric, along with mustard oil. Everything is mixed well.
The pickle now needs to be sun-dried for 8-10 days before it’s ready to be stored in martabans. It’s made sure that the top of pickle, when it’s inside in the martabaan, has an inch thick layer of oil to protect it.
Some of the traditional ways this pickle is enjoyed in Mithila includes with Khichdi, Choora Dahi (Flattened Rice with Curd), Dal-Chawal, Poha, Paratha, Poori Sabzi, and with most Indian dishes.
Customer Reviews
not good as a aspect its different colour from photo which is shown
Achar was really nice .all our family members liked. it we had chance to taste the special masala of mithila thank u very much
Thank you, Ritu ji for writing back.
Your lovely words have put a smile on all our faces here :)
We try to make every batch so that it reminds people of Mithila's authentic taste. Am glad we were successful :)
We hope to delight you with the pickles for many months and years to come.
Apna Pyaar aur Aashirwaad banaye rakhiega.
Loved it and everyone who has tasted the jackfruit pickle is now asking for the store name. The delivery, care and support by the jhaji store is really appreciable. Loved the pickle and loved the service.
Thank you for the love and appreciation, Sheer ji.
We hope to delight your family and friends for many months and years to come.
Was expecting different not ok with that
Namaste Aditya ji,
What were you expecting? Maybe I can find another flavor on the store that delights you.
I have no words to describe how tasty this pickle is. Brought the scent of Bihar's mitti to my kitchen. Thank you.
The karela and amra pickle were good too. I did not like the khhat Mithi aam. Felt might have turned out better if jaggery had been used instead of sugar
Thank you, Aditi ji for writing back.
Your lovely words have put a smile on all our faces here :)
We try to make every batch so that it reminds people of Mithila's authentic taste. Am glad we were successful :)
We hope to delight you with the pickles for many months and years to come.
Apna Pyaar aur Aashirwaad banaye rakhiega.
My entire family loved it
Thank you so much Arzoo ji for your love and support :)
~ Rajan
Reminded me the taste of my home land.Awesome, out of the world and thanks for bringing my childhood test.
Sima ji, thank you so much for your feedback :)
We are glad to live up to your expectations!
Pranam
The Mango pickle is very tasty. It reminds my mother's handmade pickle test.
I was missing this test for the last 10 years since the time my mom left us.
Special thanks from my heart.
Upasana ji, we are ecstatic that you loved the pickle so much :)
We'll share your message with our entire pickle making team tomorrow!
Aachar ka taste ghar jaise lag hi nai rha ki bazar se kharida hai..
Look as if mom ya grandmother has made the pickle..
Loved it for unique taste..
I have received mango pickle parcel in good condition here in Mumbai, Packing was improved than earlier. Pickle taste is also very good.
Thanks