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Mangai Pachadi | Sweet Mango Chutney

A sweet, savory and tart condiment that is a indian festival dish which also pairs well with a toast or a doubles a dipping sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Green Mango ( a bit tanggy)
  • 1 cup Jaggery
  • 1 tsp Tamarind
  • 1 tsp Neem Leaves
  • Turmeric powder
  • salt to taste

Tempering

  • 1 tbs Oil of choice
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 2 nos Red chillis
  • 1/2 tsp Hing or perungayam
  • 1 strand Curry Leaves

Instructions

Method:

  • Melt the jaggery in a heavy bottom pan with little water about 1/2 cup. Do not add too much water.
  • Then stain the mix it to remove any impurities and set it aside.
  • Now cut the mango into small cubes and boil it in water till it changes color.
  • Once it's 3/4 th done add the jaggery water and 1 tsp tamarind and let the mango cook it in the mix.
  • Add salt ,turmeric and reduce the mix to a sticky consistency.

For Tempering:

  • In about 1 tbs oil add mustard and let it splutter
  • Now add the neem leaves, broken red chillis and hing and turn off the heat (you can add curry leaves if you like