Maa Inji Thokku: Make The South Indian Mango Ginger Pickle

By Garima Johar

April 4, 2025

Mango ginger or maa inji is a type of ginger that has a scent similar to that of mangoes. Apart from being a tangy pickle, maa inji also has many health benefits. Here’s an easy recipe to make it.

Ingredients

1 cup chopped mango ginger 1 lemon 2 teaspoons red chilli powder ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder 2 teaspoons oil ¼ teaspoon mustard seeds ¼ teaspoon hing Salt as per taste

Step 1

Rinse the mango ginger, grate it, and mix with red chilli powder, turmeric powder, and salt.

Step 2

Heat some oil and add mustard seeds. When the seeds splutter, add hing and mix well.

Step 3

In the hot mixture, add the grated mango ginger and lemon juice and let it cool.

Step 4

Transfer thepickle to an air-tight container and enjoy the sour and spicy flavours.