Goan Miskut | Stuffed Raw Mango Pickle | Jar of Memories Ep 03

Episode 03 of ‘Jar of Memories’ brings you the Stuffed Raw Mango Pickle, also called Miskut by many. It is a common occurrence in a Goan household because it is a significant part of every home's 'purument' planning ('purument' refers to the pre-monsoon preservations). The whole raw mango is cut and pickled in Sea Salt (with its seed removed) for a couple of days, and then stuffed with a strong-flavoured blend of spices, and then immersed in brine topped with oil. It is a well known fact that the sap enhances the resulting taste, which is why the stalks are usually left intact. Stored in ceramic jars in a store-room, this miskut will sing songs and tell tales of how kids (from time immemorial) awaited quiet afternoons to steal a sour-spicy bite!

‘Jar of Memories’ is a short series of recipe-videos to take the lid off and bring alive some precious Goan 'bottled' delicacies that have, and will always, stand the test of time. Thanks to the excitement you've shown and the many suggestions I've received for Balchao, Episode 04 will be uploaded this coming Friday! And the Mackerel Parra will also come soon :) Subscribe so that you don't miss it, when it does ;) Viva Goa!

Ingredients:

For the Mango preparation:
2 dozen Raw Mangoes, with soft seeds, washed and wiped dry
3/4th Cup Sea Salt

For the Stuffing Masala:
1 Tablespoon Oil, to fry
1 Tablespoon Mustard Seeds (Rai/Sarsoan)
1 teaspoon Fenugreek Seeds (Methi seeds)
1/2 Cup of Vegetable Oil (Sunflower)
2 Tablespoons Mustard Oil
1 teaspoon Asafoetida powder (Heeng)
10-12 Tablespoons of coarse Red Chili Powder

For the Preserving Brine & Oil:
1& 1/2 Cups Boiled Water, cooled
1/4 Cup Sea Salt
1/2 Cup Oil, heated and then cooled
1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds

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Music: Mogachem Tarum (Godacho Panv) Guitar Cover