12. 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

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 bowlof curd, mix gently, add the cut mango and mix. Add salt and keep aside.

5. In a wok, heat oil, add mustard and red chilli and when it splutters, add the curry leaves.

6. Transfer to the bowl of Pachadi. Chill before serving.