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.
- 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
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