Mangoes .. a must and should culinary item for every Telugu family.... People jus can't wait to relish on this either raw or ripe...
There are many items prepared using this raw or ripe.. let's see one of the favourite item in Andhra using Raw Mango... Menthi mukkalu....
Though this has a less shelf life.. people start cooking this recipe when ever they get a raw mango .. either summer or rainy season... A great and delicious accompaniment with rice
Shelf-life :
-- Without refrigeration, 1 week
-- With refrigeration 15 days
Note: Always use clean and dry utensils while preparing, storing and serving for better shelf-life.
Ingredients:
- Mangoes -2
- Turmeric - 1/2 tsp
- Red chillies - 12-15
- Salt - as per taste
- Hing- 2 pinches
- Mustard seeds - 3 tsp
- Methi seeds - 1/4 tsp
- Sesame oil - 100 ml
Recipe :
1. Heat kadai, add 3 spoons of oil , add methi seeds, mustard seeds and red chillies one after another after, fry till aroma starts coming Add Hing. Transfer into a dry plate, Set aside and let them cool.
2. Mean while clean mangoes peal and chop them into small pieces.
3. Now grind the cooled spices coarsely in a blender or mixie.
4. Now add turmeric powder, salt, spice powder and mix well.
5. Now add balance sesame oil to the above mix.
6. Mix well.
7. Menthi mukkalu is ready, store in a dry jar.
Can have it immediately or Leave for 7-8 hrs (this is more tastier)
This goes great as is with hot rice and ghee
OR As a side dish for Dal / curd rice
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