This Mango Chicken Pickle Recipe Will Spice Up Your Meals, Trust Us

In many parts of India, meals are incomplete without the tangy, bittersweet flavour of pickles on the side. While mango or lemon pickles are popular choices during summer, have you ever considered incorporating chicken into your pickle recipe? While pickles are traditionally made with vegetables and spices, chicken pickles are also renowned in some regions of the country. This season, why not try making chicken mango pickles at home with this easy recipe shared by a food blogger?

Chicken pickle is quite common in South India. In Andhra Pradesh, it is commonly referred to as Kodi pachadi. Recently, content creator Puja Korupu shared an easy recipe for a Mango Chicken pickle on her Instagram handle.

To create a Mango Chicken pickle, roast entire spices (cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom) on low heat for 2-3 minutes. Once finished, crush them into a fine powder. Now, take boneless chicken pieces and wash them.

Ingredients:

• Coriander seeds – 1 tsp
• Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Fenugreek seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Mustard seeds – 2 tsp
• Cinnamon – 1 inch
• Cloves – 7-8
• Cardamom – 4-5
• Oil – 250ml
• Chicken boneless – 300gm
• Ginger garlic paste – 2tsp
• Grated raw mango – 250gm
• Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
• Salt – 2 tsp
• Red chilli powder – 6 tsp

How To Make:

• In a pan, heat oil and add small pieces of boneless chicken.
• Fry until slightly browned, then add ginger-garlic paste. Stir well and let the chicken cook for a few minutes.
• Once cooked, remove from heat and allow it to cool. Transfer the chicken to a bowl and add grated raw mango, turmeric powder, salt, red chili powder, and the prepared masala (ground coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom).
• Mix thoroughly and set aside overnight.
• Your mango chicken pickle is now ready to be served with white rice.

Many users who seemed interested in trying out this recipe inquired about the shelf life of this dish. The creator informed that if stored in an airtight container this can last for about a month. Many health-conscious people asked if it was essential to deep fry the chicken. The creator shared that it was a crucial step and should not be omitted.