Kacha Aamer Chutney

aamer chutney

Ingredients:

• Raw mango : 1 large cut into cube
• Dry red chili:1 
• Bay leaves:1-2
• Black Mustard seeds: 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric powder:pinch (optional)
• Water: 1 cup 
• Cardamom powder/ elaichi powder: 1/4 tsp
• Roasted masala powder:(1/2 cumin seeds,1/2 fennel seeds, 1 dry red chili) 1/4 tsp 
• Sugar :1 cup or more
• Canola oil/Vegetable oil: 1 -2 tsp

Procedure:

1)    First wash and peel 1 raw green mango. You don’t have to take out

       the peel very smoothly. Chop them up in small pieces(cubes).

2)    Take a heavy bottom pan heat oil.

3)    Add bay leaves,mustard seeds, dry red chili.

4)    As soon as mustard seeds start sputtering , add mango pieces.

5)    Now add turmeric powder and salt and saute the mangoes.

6)    Add water,mix and cover and cook in medium heat till mangoes are 

       almost done.

7)    Add a cup of sugar.let it boil.

8)    If required add more sugar as per your taste.

9)    Cook and reduce the water till you get a thick consistency

       and the mangoes are soft but not mashed up.

10)  Now sprinkle roasted masala powder and elaichi powder over chatni.

       Remove from heat and put it in a bowl. 

       Serve it cool.