Manga thokku is a pickle. Manga means mango. This pickle is made up of raw mango and can be preserved for long time. Its spicy and can be served along with rice.
Ingredients:
Raw mangoes (medium) - 6 nos.
Methi seeds - 1tsp.
Asafoetida - 1/2tsp.
Gingelly oil - 1 cup.
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp.
Turmeric powder - 1/2tsp.
Salt to taste.
Red chilli powder - 1/2 cup.
Method:
- Peel and grate the mangoes.
- Broil the methi seeds till dark brown in a hot pan, add 1tbsp oil and asafoetida.
- Cool and grind it to make a powder.
- Heat the rest of the oil and temper with mustard seeds, add the grated mangoes, turmeric powder and salt.
- Cook on medium heat, stirring continuously, until all the moisture evaporates or the mangoes are cooked and the oil starts separating.
- Add the red chilli powder and mix well and cook for few minutes.
- Cool and store in sterilised bottles.
Making Time: 25 minutes (excluding the time of grating).
Serves: many persons.
Shelflife: 3 months.
Note: Adjust the quantity of red chilli powder and salt as per the size and sourness of the mangoes. Select medium to large and hard mangoes. Increase the quantity of oil if you want to store for long.
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