Maangai Pachadi/ Mango sweet Pachadi

Serves 4

What you’ll need

1. Kili Mooku Maangai/ Totapuri mango– 1 Big
2. Chilly Powder – 2 tsp
3. Turmeric Powder – ¼ tsp
4. Jaggery –4 tbsp
5. Salt to taste

For Tempering

1. Coconut oil – 2 tsp
2. Mustard Seeds – ½ tsp
3. Fenugreek Seeds – ¼ tsp
4. Dried Red Chilly – 2, broken
5. Curry Leaves – few

Method

1. Wash and cut the mango into medium sized pieces.
2. Heat a Kadai, add the mango pieces to it and add water, such that the level of water is just above the mango pieces.
3. Add turmeric powder, chilly powder and salt to taste.
4. Cover and cook for about 5 to 6 minutes on medium flame, stirring in between.
5. Remove lid, the mangoes should have almost cooked, add the jaggery and simmer for another 5 minutes on low flame or till the pachadi thickens a bit and attains a saucy consistency.
6. Heat a small frying pan with oil.
7. Add mustard seeds once they start crackling, add the fenugreek seeds and broken red chillies. Let the fenugreek seeds turn golden brown then add the curry leaves and pour this over the pachadi.