Mango Thokku Pickle | कैरी टोक्कु लोणचे

Mango Thokku Pickle brings together grated raw mangoes, jaggery and aromatic spices in a South Indian-style recipe. Tangy mango, red chilli and the sweetness of brown jaggery give this pickle its distinctive sweet-spicy balance, while groundnut oil carries the seasoning through each spoonful. Serve it with rice, curd rice, parathas or rotis, or use its grated texture as a spread.

65-year-old Anuradha Tillu, a retired Navy officer with a passion for preserving authentic Indian flavours, handcrafts this pickle in small batches using a traditional homemade recipe. Grated raw mangoes are slow-cooked in groundnut oil with jaggery, fenugreek, asafoetida and a blend of spices. Unlike chunky mango pickles, thokku has a finer texture that works both as a meal accompaniment and as a flavourful topping for snacks.

Key Highlights & Benefits

• Made with Groundnut Oil: The sticker identifies the oil as 100% cold-pressed groundnut oil.
• South Indian-Style Thokku: Grated raw mango gives this pickle a finer texture than a chunky mango pickle.
• Brown Jaggery: Adds sweetness to balance the tang of mango and the heat of chilli.
• Traditional Homemade Recipe: Handcrafted by Anuradha Tillu using a blend of mango, jaggery and spices.
• No Artificial Preservatives: As stated on the sticker.

• Ingredients: Raw mango, jaggery powder, cold-pressed groundnut oil, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, saindhav salt, fenugreek seeds (methi), asafoetida (hing) and mustard seeds.
• Shelf Life: 12 months from the date of manufacture. Refer to the manufacturing and expiry dates printed on your pack. Opening does not start a new shelf-life period.
• Allergen Information: Contains mustard and groundnut oil. The sticker states that it is processed in a facility that also processes wheat, soybean, mustard, peanut, nuts and dairy products.

Approximate values from the product sticker, per 100g. Serving size: 5g. Number of servings stated on the sticker: 60.

*%RDA values are reproduced from the sticker for a 5g serving. The sticker bases Recommended Dietary Allowance on 2000 kcal energy for a moderate adult. A dash means no %RDA is printed for that nutrient. Refer to your pack for the complete nutrition declaration.

The Hands Behind Our Mango Thokku Pickle

65-year-old Anuradha Tillu is a retired Navy officer whose passion for traditional Indian food continues in her pickle-making. She prepares our mango thokku pickle by hand, using a homemade recipe and small-batch preparation.

The preparation starts with grating raw mangoes. The mangoes are then slow-cooked with cold-pressed groundnut oil, jaggery, aromatic spices and saindhav salt. Each stage contributes to the tangy, sweet-spicy flavour and finer texture of the finished pickle.

Why We Choose Cold-Pressed Groundnut Oil

For PIP AGRO, this pickle begins with a deliberate choice of oil. We make it in cold-pressed groundnut oil, pairing it with raw mango and a traditional spice blend. It is this combination, together with Anuradha’s hands-on preparation, that we want to bring to your everyday meals.

A Traditional Recipe, Made with Care

Mustard, red chilli, turmeric, fenugreek and hing bring their own character to the recipe. Jaggery balances the mango’s tang and saindhav salt adds seasoning, while the groundnut oil carries the seasoning through the pickle. The pack states that no artificial preservatives are used.

• Tangy, Spicy and Sweet: Raw mango, chilli and jaggery create a balanced accompaniment for everyday meals.
• Aromatic Spice Blend: Fenugreek, mustard and asafoetida give the thokku its distinctive savoury character.
• Versatile Texture: Grated mango makes it suitable as a condiment, spread or topping.
• Handcrafted Recipe: Prepared by Anuradha Tillu in a traditional homemade style.
• No Artificial Preservatives: As stated on the sticker.

1. With Rice: Serve a small spoonful alongside warm rice and dal.

2. With Curd Rice: Add a tangy, spicy contrast to a mild bowl of curd rice.

3. Alongside Parathas and Rotis: Pair with plain or stuffed parathas, rotis and vegetables.

4. As a Spread: Spread a little over bread, chapati or paratha for a quick snack.

5. As a Snack Topping: Use a small amount to add mango tang and spice to savoury snacks.

• Keep Cool and Dry: Store in cool, dry, hygienic conditions away from sunlight.
• Keep Tightly Closed: Close the lid securely after serving. If transferring, use a clean, completely dry, airtight food-grade container.
• Use a Dry Spoon: Serve with a clean, dry spoon and keep water out of the jar.
• After Opening: Refrigerate in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
• Follow the Pack Dates: Shelf life is 12 months from manufacture, not from opening. Check the manufacturing and expiry dates on your pack.