Mangai Vella Pachadi Recipe | Raw Mango Pachadi Recipe
Raw mango pachadi is a delightful and versatile South Indian dish that beautifully balances the contrasting flavours of the ingredients. It’s famous for its unique combination of raw mangoes ( tangy ), jaggery ( sweet ) and chilli powder ( spicy ). This recipe is so popular in Tamilnadu, Kerala and Karnataka region.
Equipment
Cooking pot
Ingredients
- 2 large Raw Mangoes peeled and cubed
- 1 cup Water
- ¼ cup Jaggery
- 1 tablespoon Sambar Powder
- Salt to taste
For Tempering
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- ½ teaspoon Fenugreek Seeds
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
Instructions
- Take mangoes in a kadai. Add water and cover the kadai. Leave it to cook for 15 to 20 mins till the mangoes are fully cooked. Now mash the mangoes well.
- Add in jaggery and mix well. Cook till it is all dissolved and melted. Add in salt and sambar powder. Mix well and cook for 5 more mins.
- Make tempering by heating some oil, add in mustard, fenugreek and curry leaves. Pour this over the pachadi and mix well. Serve with rice.
Notes
For a perfect sweet and tangy pachadi, follow these tips and tricks :
- Wash and clean the raw mangoes with a cloth. Dry them well before chopping.
- If you want a chunky pachadi, cut the raw mangoes in larger pieces.
- If the pachadi is too sweet, add a spoon of lemon juice to balance the sour taste.
- While tempering make sure the mustard seeds crackle and curry leaves splutter. It gives a nutty texture to the pachadi.
- For a creamy pachadi, you can even add some coconut paste.
Storage and serving
Serve these raw mango pachadi with hot rice and sambar with a dollop of ghee. These pachadi traditionally served as a part of Onam sadhya meal. Store the raw mango pachadi in an airtight container or a glass jar in the refrigerator. Always use a clean and dry spoon while serving pachadi to avoid contamination.Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Mangai Vella Pachadi Recipe | Raw Mango Pachadi Recipe
Serving Size
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
150
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Sodium
4
mg
0
%
Potassium
183
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
29
g
10
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
27
g
30
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
1139
IU
23
%
Vitamin C
48
mg
58
%
Calcium
22
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.