Raw Mango Chutney

Ingredients

• 500 g raw mango, peeled and grated or cut in cubes

• 2 tbsp oil

• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds

• 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds

• 1/2 tsp fennel seeds

• 1/2 tsp nigella seeds (kalonji)

• a pinch of asafoetida (hing)

• 4-5 dried red chillies

• 3/4-1 cup water

• salt to taste

• 1.5 tsp red chilli powder

• 1.4 cup jaggery (you can increase it for more sweetness)

• 1-2 tsp vinegar

Method

Wash, peel and cut the raw mangoes in cubes or slices. Heat oil in a pan or kadhai. Add cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, fennel seeds, nigella seeds, dried red chillies, and fry for seconds until aromatic. Add hing and mix. Add raw mango cubes and sauté on high for few minutes. Add water, salt and red chilli powder, mix and bring it to a boil. Cover and cook until mangoes soften. Add jaggery and mix. Cook until it melts and mixes well. Finally, add vinegar and mix, cook for another minute. Cool and store it in a clean airtight jar. Serve the launji with parathas, dal-rice or khichdi and enjoy.

Recipe & Image by Cubes n Juliennes