*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

         Green Mango Atjar(Green Mangoes Preserved In Spiced Oil)

Recipe By     : 
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Achar                            Chutney
                Relish

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      Medium        firm under-ripe mangoes
   1      Cup           salt
   1      Quart         water
   1 1/2  Cups          oil
   2      Tablespoons   curry powder
   2      Teaspoons     ground turmeric
   2      Tablespoons   finely chopped hot chile pepper
   1      Tablespoon    minced garlic
   1      Teaspoon      ground fenugreek

Peel the mangos and remove flesh from the seeds. Cut fruit into 1" cubes.
Combine the salt and water in a deep bowl and stir until salt dissolves. Drop t
he
mangoes into the brine, cover tightly, and set aside at room temp for up to one
day. Drain well and pack them into 1 quart jar or crock.
In a small saucepan, heat 1/4 cup of the oil over low heat. Add the curry powde
r
and turmeric and saute for one minute. Add the chile peppers, garlic, and
fenugreek. Stirring constantly, pour in the remaining 1-1/4 cups of oil. Simmer
 for
a few minutes, then pour hot oil over the mangoes. Cool to room temperature,
then refrigerate for 3 days before serving.



                   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

NOTES : SOUTH AFRICA by Mimi Rippee