23
Aug
2017

RAW MANGO PACHADI

This is a kind of raita or relish from Palghat, Kerala. Goes very well with most main dishes. Also known as ‘MangaiParakku’.
Ingredients:

  • Raw mangos: 1 medium
  • Fresh, well set curd: 2 cups
  • Salt to taste

For Grinding:

  • Black mustard seeds: 1tsp
  • Dried red chilli: 1
  • Green chilli: 1
  • Fresh grated coconut: 2 tbsp
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For Tempering:

  • Mustard seeds : ¼ tsp
  • Dried Red chilli: ½
  • Oil: ¼ tsp
  • Fresh curry leaves: 2 stalks

Method:

  1. Peel and chop the mango into tiny pieces. Do not grate. Keep aside.
  2. In a bowl, beat the curd gently with a fork to get an even consistency and keep aside.
  3. Grind together ingredients for grinding to a smooth paste, using a little water.
  4. Transfer the paste into the bowl of curd, mix gently, add the cut mango and mix. Add salt and keep aside.

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  1. In a wok, heat oil, add mustard and red chilli and when it splutters, add the curry leaves.
  2. Transfer to the bowl of Pachadi. Chill before serving.

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