🥭 Three Mangoes, Many Memories – Aam Ka Swad, Apni Pasand Se
Every home has its version of mango pickle. This bundle brings together Mithila’s three classic styles—so you can build your mango combo based on what your palate craves: sharp spice, khatta heat, or sweet-sour comfort.
Made from Malda, Kalkatiya, Bijju & Sukul mangoes, all grown in the orchards of Darbhanga, these pickles represent generations of flavor wisdom. From the soaking sun to the smoking stoves, this is achaar that carries the air of Mithila.
Mithila Special Mango Pickle – The Classic Aam Achaar
Ingredients: Raw Mango, Mustard Oil, Turmeric, Red Chilli Powder, Coriander Powder, Cumin, Nigella Seeds, Carom Seeds, Fenugreek, Fennel Seeds, Yellow Mustard, Black Cumin, Asafoetida, Salt, Black Salt.
Preparation:
Freshly plucked mangoes arrive at dawn and are sorted, cut, washed, and sun-dried. Then begins the marination in salt and turmeric for 24 hours. Roasted spices and mustard oil are mixed in and the batch is sun-dried for 8–10 days before storage.
Pairing: Dal-Chawal, Khichdi, Poha, Poori-Bhujia, Paratha
Kuccha Mango Pickle – The Grated, Khatta King
Ingredients: Raw Mango, Mustard Oil, Turmeric, Red Chilli Powder, Coriander Powder, Cumin, Nigella Seeds, Carom Seeds, Fenugreek, Fennel Seeds, Yellow Mustard, Asafoetida, Black Salt, Salt.
Preparation:
Mangoes are peeled, grated, and left to release their moisture. Salt and turmeric are left to rest for 24 hours. Then comes a custom masala blend with mustard oil. The mixture is sun-dried for 7–10 days till perfectly khatta.
Pairing: Khichdi, Jhaal Muri, Chawal-Roti, Dahi-Choora
Khatt-Meethi Mango Pickle – The Sweet Surprise
Ingredients: Raw Mango, Sugar, Red Chilli Powder, Cumin, Fennel Seeds, Carom Seeds, Nigella Seeds, Fenugreek, Cardamom, Cloves, Pepper, Salt
Preparation:
Peeled and salted raw mangoes are mixed with sugar and left to sit. As the mix becomes syrupy, it is slow-cooked with spices for 30 minutes till soft and sticky. Stored in pre-sanitized martabaans after deep drying and heating.
Pairing: Samosa, Matri, Poori, Evening Snacks
🧂 FAQs
Q: Can I choose just one or two pickles?
Yes! You can pick any 1–3 combinations in glass or plastic jars.
Q: Are these pickles vegan?
Yes! All ingredients are plant-based and preservative-free.
Q: What’s the shelf life?
Namkeen achars like Mithila Special Mango and Kuccha Mango come with a shelf life of up to 18 months. The sweet Khatt-Meethi Mango achar stays fresh for 12 months. For best results, store in a cool, dry place and always use a clean, dry spoon.
Q: Are these pickles spicy?
The Mithila Special is medium-spicy, Kuccha Mango is sharp-tangy, and Khatt-Meethi is sweet with warm spices.