Raw Mango Pachadi

This is a special recipe of raw mango that I received from my grandmother. She used to prepare this dish frequently during the summer seasons when mangoes were available in abundance. I can guarantee that if you prepare this curry, you can finish off your rice with just this dish alone.

In this recipe, we use grated raw mango, which is cooked in coconut milk. The sour taste of the mango blends beautifully with the coconut milk, creating a unique flavor profile. The specialty of this curry is that no spices or masala are added, allowing the natural flavors to shine. The salt and sugar can be adjusted according to taste, making this a dish that balances all flavors perfectly.

This is a simple and easy recipe that can be prepared in under 40 minutes. It serves four people. The only slightly time-consuming step is the extraction of thick and thin coconut milk, but the rest of the process is straightforward. I encourage all of you to try this recipe at home—everyone will surely love it!

Ingredients

• Raw mango, grated – 1
• Coconut oil – 2 tablespoons
• Chopped onion – 1
• Chopped ginger – 2-inch piece
• Green chillies, finely chopped – 2
• Mustard seeds – 1 teaspoon
• Fenugreek seeds – 1/4 teaspoon
• Curry leaves – 1 sprig
• Thin coconut milk – 1.5 cups
• Thick coconut milk – 1 cup
• Salt – 1.5 teaspoons (adjust as needed)
• Sugar – 1 teaspoon (adjust as needed)

Method of Preparation

1. Heat oil in a kadai (earthenware kadai if available for an authentic touch).
2. Sputter mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds.
3. Add chopped onions and curry leaves to the pan.
4. Once the onions become translucent, add chopped ginger and green chillies.
5. Sauté for 2 minutes and then add the thin coconut milk.
6. Add grated mango and allow it to boil while keeping the lid closed.
7. Add salt and sugar, adjusting them according to your taste.
8. Once the mango is cooked, switch off the flame.
9. Add thick coconut milk to the kadai and stir well.
10. Serve this delicious pachadi with boiled rice.

Enjoy this traditional raw mango curry, a nostalgic and flavorful dish passed down through generations!