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.

Bengali Mango Dal /Tok dal

tok dal

Preparation Time : 20 -25 minutes
Cooking Time : 20-25 minutes
Serves : 5-6


Ingredients :

•  Kacha Aam / Raw Mango : 1 small ,cut into cubes
•  Masoor Dal : 1 cup
•  Turmeric powder: 1/4 tsp
•  Sugar: 1 tsp
•  Panch phoron : 1/4 tsp
•  Green chillies : 2-3 
•  Salt to taste
•  Water : 2 cups
• Vegetable oil/ mustard oil

Procedure :


1. First wash the dal till water runs clear. Soak it in water for about
    15 minutes.

2. Now add dal in pressure cooker with 2 cups water .(pressure cooker:
    1 whistle on high heat and immediately switch off the gas and remove
    from hot surface. If you are using pan to boil dal cook dal till 80%
    boiled,not fully cooked).  Open the cooker, once the pressure lets
    off completely.

3. Wash and peel raw mango and cut it into cubes and keep aside.

4. Now heat 2 tsp of oil in a pan and add panch phoron and green chilies.
   Once it start spluttering add mango cubes.Stir it well.

5. Add salt and turmeric powder and mix them well.

6. Now cover with lid in medium heat for 5-6 mins and cook till almost done.

7. Now pour dal in pan over mangoes and add sugar if you like in high heat.

8. Cook dal for another 5 mins till it comes to boil.Now take it off from heat.

Serve hot with steamed rice and any veggie for your choice.

Notes:   Taste and adjust the sugar to your liking.