Chatpata masala Amra

Making Amra pickle (also known as hog plum pickle) is a delicious way to preserve the tangy, tart flavor of this tropical fruit. Amra (Spondias pinnata) is popular in South Asian cuisines, especially in Bangladesh, India, and parts of Southeast Asia.

Here’s a traditional Bengali-style Amra pickle recipe — spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet!

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Amra Pickle Recipe (Bengali Style)

🛒 Ingredients:

• Amra (hog plum) – 500g (washed and cut into halves or quarters)

• Mustard oil – 1/2 cup

• Salt – to taste (about 2–3 tsp)

• Turmeric powder – 1 tsp

• Red chili powder – 2 tsp (adjust to taste)

• Fennel seeds (saunf) – 1 tsp

• Nigella seeds (kalonji) – 1 tsp

• Fenugreek seeds (methi) – 1/2 tsp

• Mustard seeds – 1 tsp

• Jaggery or sugar – 3–4 tbsp (optional, for a sweet-spicy version)

• Vinegar – 2–3 tbsp (optional, for longer shelf life)

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🧑‍🍳 Instructions:

Step 1: Prep the Amra

• Wash and dry the amra thoroughly.

• Cut into quarters or desired sizes.

• Mix with turmeric and salt, then spread out and sun-dry for 4–5 hours (or leave uncovered in a dry spot for a day). This helps remove moisture and prevent spoilage.

Step 2: Make the Spice Mix

• Lightly roast fennel, fenugreek, mustard, and nigella seeds in a dry pan until aromatic.

• Coarsely crush them using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder.

Step 3: Cook the Pickle

1. Heat mustard oil until it reaches smoking point. Let it cool slightly.

2. Add the crushed spices and let them sizzle.

3. Add red chili powder and the sun-dried amra pieces.

4. Stir and cook for 4–5 minutes on low heat.

5. If using jaggery or sugar, add now and stir until it dissolves and thickens.

6. Add vinegar if using, mix well, and turn off the heat.

Step 4: Cool and Store

• Let the pickle cool completely.

• Transfer to a sterilized glass jar.

• Let it mature in a cool, dry place for 3–5 days before using, shaking the jar daily to mix.

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📝 Tips:

• Always use a clean, dry spoon to serve — moisture spoils pickles.

• Can be stored up to 2–3 months in a cool place or refrigerated.