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IITians Make Mango Pickle in Hostel!
9 May
Summary
- Students made homemade mango pickle inside their hostel.
- Raw mangoes were collected after a storm on campus.
- The process involved drying mangoes and preparing a spice mix.
Students at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur have gained internet fame for their resourceful approach to hostel life. Instead of discarding raw mangoes that fell due to a recent storm, residents of BC Roy Hall decided to make homemade mango pickle.
A video shared online documented the entire process, from collecting the fallen mangoes to preparing them for pickling. The students first gathered the raw mangoes, then chopped them and mixed them with turmeric and salt. These pieces were set aside to dry in the sun for a couple of days.
Further elaborating on the traditional preparation, the students showcased their homemade spice blend. This authentic mixture included mustard seeds, fennel, kalonji, and fenugreek, aiming for the classic taste recognized by many. The students pointed out the abundance of mango trees on campus, noting that stormy weather often results in fallen mangoes.
Concluding the clip, they promised to share the final pickle once it was ready. The video resonated widely online, evoking nostalgia for hostel days and the ingenuity often associated with student life. Many viewers praised the students' resourcefulness, calling it a quintessential "Indian hostel moment."
