Pickled Mango (Amba)

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Pickled Mango, known as Amba in the Middle East, is sweet, tangy, and absolutely delicious! Sure, you can buy Amba, but it's so much better when you make your own with this easy Pickled Mango recipe.

Serve pickled mangos on the side, like you would pickles, or in sandwiches, especially with falafel!

How to Make Pickled Mango

If you had told me a few years ago that one day I'd be making my own Pickled Mango, I wouldn't have believed you.

I didn't start with a family recipe; Amba was purchased, not prepared. But guess what, here I am, killing it!

I've always assumed that any recipe that my mom did not attempt must be too difficult to attempt. After all, we're talking about the same lady who made her own wine, cheese, and yogurt.

I wish I could call mom and tell her how easy it is to make Pickled Mango. But who knows, maybe she's looking down on me and smiling?

Ingredients

• 2 medium unripe mangos
• 1-½ cups apple cider vinegar
• ½ cup water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 dried chilis (or more)
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon curry
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon fenugreek

Directions

While the jars are sterilizing, gathering all your ingredients.

Peel and slice the mangos.

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Next, mix vinegar, water, and oil in a small saucepan. Add the chilis, garlic, and spices. Bring to a boil then remove from heat.

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Divide the mango slices, chilis, and garlic between the sterilized jars.

Pour the brine over the mangos.

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Process the jars for ten minutes in the boiling water.

Refrigerate for a week before eating.

Serving Suggestions

Amba is very popular in the Middle East, as well as India. In most Middle Eastern cultures, pickles are served on the side accompanying most meals.

Amba, on the other hand, is usually served in sandwiches. I recall mom preparing a Sabich Sandwich (say that five times real fast) for my brother, Joe.

Sabich is a traditional Israeli sandwich consisting of a Pita Pocket stuffed with fried eggplant, boiled egg, sliced tomatoes, and pickled mangos.

Pickled mango is also a great addition to Falafel, Shawarma, and Kabob sandwiches.

If you're like me, you might even find yourself sneaking some straight out of the jar when you're craving a sour treat!

Cook's Tips

• Be sure to use unripe mangos for this recipe. If they're too ripe, they will fall apart once pickled.
• Shake the jar every now and then to redistribute the spices.
• If you like more spice, add crushed red pepper flakes to the brine.

If you enjoy these pickled mangos, you might also enjoy the following recipes:

• Pickled Sunchokes
• Pickled Brussel Sprouts
• Pickled Eggplant
• Pickled Nasturtium Seeds
• Pickled Tomatoes

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This recipe was originally posted on 3/1/2018 and was updated on 4/28/20 by updating the photos and making some slight recipe adjustments. The oil was reduced by one tablespoon and the garlic was increased by 2 cloves.

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