Manga Pachadi
- 20 min
- mild
- Serves 3
Manga pachadi, or raw mango jam, of raw mango cooked with jaggery, turmeric and chilli powder. Mild, serves 3, 20 minutes, step-by-step video.
Good for: Tamil New Year
Ingredients
Oil2½ tsp
Raw Mango2
Jaggery¼ cup
Salt1 pinch
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Red Chilli Powder¼ tsp
Water½ cup
Mustard Seeds¼ tsp
Urad Dal (split)½ tsp
Green Chilli1
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Asafoetida¼ tsp
Contains: wheat.
Nutrition
Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 3 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 167kcal | 501kcal |
| Protein | 1.1g | 3.3g |
| Carbohydrate | 32g | 95g |
| Fat | 4.6g | 14g |
| Fibre | 1.5g | 4.5g |
| Sugar | 21g | 63g |
Cookd masalas for raw mango
Method
Cut the raw mango into small cubes, then saute until they turn soft. Add jaggery, salt, turmeric powder and red chilli powder. Add ½ cup water and stir until the jaggery completely dissolves and the mixture reaches a jammy consistency.
For the tadka add 1 tsp oil and add mustard seeds, once it splutters add urad dal, green chillies and curry leaves. Add the tadka to the pachadi and mix it thoroughly.
Before you start
- How long does Manga Pachadi take?
- 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Manga Pachadi serve?
- 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Manga Pachadi vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Manga Pachadi spicy?
- It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Manga Pachadi?
- 2 Raw Mango, ¼ cup Jaggery, 1 Green Chilli, 1 tsp Oil, ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder, ¼ tsp Red Chilli Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Manga Pachadi?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Manga Pachadi?
- About 167 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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