Mango Thokku
- 32 min
- medium
- Serves 12
Mango thokku of grated raw mango cooked in gingelly oil with chilli powder and fenugreek. Medium-spicy, vegetarian, serves 12, about 30 minutes plus resting.
Good for: Lunchbox
Ingredients
Raw Mango, Grated500 grams
Fenugreek Seeds1.5 grams
Gingelly Oil100 ml
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Asafoetida0.3 grams
Turmeric Powder1.5 grams
Red Chilli Powder30 grams
Salt4 tsp
Contains: wheat, sesame.
Nutrition
Per 1 person, and for all 12 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 12 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 103kcal | 1236kcal |
| Protein | 0.7g | 8.4g |
| Carbohydrate | 6.1g | 73g |
| Fat | 8.8g | 106g |
| Fibre | 1.5g | 18g |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 23g |
Cookd masalas for raw mango
Method
Get ready: Wash the raw mango and wipe it dry. Grate it with the skin, removing the seed as you grate.
Roast the fenugreek seeds in a dry kadai on low flame for 2 minutes until lightly browned. Cool them briefly and crush them.
Heat the gingelly oil in a kadai on medium flame for 2 minutes until hot. Add the mustard seeds and fry for 30 seconds until they splutter and the popping reduces.
Lower the flame and add the asafoetida, turmeric powder and red chilli powder. Stir for 30 seconds until the raw smell of the chilli reduces, then add the grated mango and salt.
Mix well and cook on medium-low flame for 10 to 12 minutes. Stir every few minutes until the mango softens and most of its moisture dries.
Add the crushed fenugreek seeds and mix. Cook on low flame for 3 to 4 minutes until the thokku becomes thick and the oil shows at the sides.
Spread the thokku on a clean plate and rest it for 30 minutes until it reaches room temperature. Serve it or transfer it to a clean, dry container.
Before you start
- How long does Mango Thokku take?
- 32 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 22 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Mango Thokku serve?
- 12. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Mango Thokku vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Mango Thokku spicy?
- It is medium: 2 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 Mango Thokku?
- 500 grams Raw Mango, 100 ml Gingelly Oil, 1.5 grams Fenugreek Seeds, 0.3 grams Asafoetida, 1.5 grams Turmeric Powder, 30 grams Red Chilli Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Mango Thokku?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Mango Thokku?
- About 103 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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