Raw Mango Thokku Recipe - Tamil Nadu Style Raw Manga Thokku

Steps

1. 1To begin making Tamil Nadu Style Raw Mango Thokku Recipe, peel and slice raw mangoes to thin and small pieces and keep aside.
2. 2In a preheated pan dry roast the methi seeds for 20 seconds or till they darken in colour, stirring continuously so that they do not char.
3. 3Remove from the stove, cool to room temperature, dry grind them in a Mixer, and set aside till required.
4. 4Heat the oil in a Frying pan/Kadai, add the mustard seeds and let them splutter.
5. 5Keep the stove on low flame. When the mustard seeds have spluttered, add the mango pieces,turmeric powder and stir well.
6. 6Sauté till the mango is cooked till soft ,about 10 minutes on a low flame, stirring frequently to ensure the mango doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.
7. 7Remove a piece of mango and smash with spoon/ladle. If it crushes easily, mangoes are done.
8. 8Once the mango is soft and cooked, smash the pieces gently with the back of a ladle/masher, making sure to be careful that the oil doesn't splash out of the pan.
9. 9Add salt to taste, chilli powder, hing and the powdered methi and stir well to combine.
10. 10Sauté on low flame for 5 minutes till the raw taste of the masalas goes away. Turn off the stove and transfer the finished Mango thokku to an airtight container.
11. 11Store Tamil Nadu Style Raw Mango Thokku, covered, in the fridge.
12. 12Tamil Nadu Style Raw Mango Thokku normally keeps great for at least 2 weeks, if a dry spoon is used every time, without any contamination.
13. 13Serve Tamil Nadu Style Raw Mango Thokku along with Mixed Vegetable Sambarand Steamed Riceor Thalicha Thayir Sadamfor a satisfying lunch.