13/06/2026
Traditional Mango Thokku Recipe | Sweet, Spicy & Tangy Homemade Pickle 🌶️
Nothing captures the taste of summer quite like a jar of homemade Mango Thokku! Made with fresh raw mangoes, aromatic spices, jaggery, and the rich flavor of IHP Iyengars Chili Powder, this traditional South Indian condiment pairs perfectly with rice, dosa, chapati, curd rice, and more.
Ingredients
• 4 cups grated raw mango (preferably Omelette variety or any sour mango)
• ½ cup oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• ½ tsp hing (asafoetida)
• ½ cup salt
• ½ cup IHP Iyengars Chili Powder
• ¼ cup roasted methi (fenugreek) powder
• ¼ cup roasted mustard powder
• 1 cup jaggery powder
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
Method
1. Heat ½ cup oil in a tava or heavy-bottomed pan.
2. Add mustard seeds and allow them to splutter.
3. Add hing and sauté briefly.
4. Add the grated raw mango and cook well until softened.
5. Add salt, IHP Iyengars Chili Powder, roasted methi powder, roasted mustard powder, and jaggery powder.
6. Add ½ tsp turmeric powder and mix thoroughly.
7. Cook on a low flame, stirring occasionally.
8. Continue cooking until the mixture thickens and starts releasing oil.
9. Switch off the flame and allow it to cool completely.
🥄 Your delicious Mango Thokku is now ready to serve!
Storage Tip
Store in a clean, dry, airtight container and refrigerate. If no water comes into contact with the pickle, it can be stored for up to one year.
🌶️ Made even more flavorful with IHP Iyengars Chili Powder – bringing authentic taste to every recipe.