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Some time back I had posted the recipe of Instant Raw mango Pickle South Indian style and stated how I had to use 10 kg of raw mangoes sent to me by my parents. In the pursuit of using them wisely I also made this khatti Metthi Aam ki Chutney. It was my first time to make this chutney. I always loved the way my mommy made this chutney. So I asked her the recipe and gave it a try. 


This recipe is made differently in different parts of India and is also known by different names. Like in Gujarat a similar version is made and is known as Aam ka Chunda 

Directions:
1. Wash and peel some raw mangoes.

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2. Grate them into strings.

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3. Place them in a bowl and add sugar.

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4. Also add salt, red chili powder.


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3. Also add roasted Cumin Powder and Garam Masala.


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4. Combine everything thoroughly and cover it with a lid and let it sit overnight at room temperature.

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5. After the waiting period  put the mango mixture in a wok or kadhai on low heat and add add crushed cardamom. Stir it for fifteen minutes until it thickens and attains single string consistency.


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6. Add musk melon seeds. They taste simply superb.

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7. Let it cool down and transfer it to a glass container. Store in fridge, remains good for months.

You can try other chutneys from The Secret Ingredient: Pudina Chutney, Coriander Chutney, Spinach Coriander Chutney, Coconut Chutney, Chimichurri, Szechuan Sauce.

Other raw mango Recipes you can try: Instant Raw Mango Pickle South Indian Style.

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Navratri or Navratras are very special to me. I feel so rejoiced during the entire fasting period. I love to fast, cook and feast. Thanks to my mother for introducing new food every time so every time we have something new to try.

You can eat Sabudana Tikkis, Sabudana Khichdi, Sama k chawal ki Khichdi or simple Aloo Jeera. But everything you eat is accompanied with plain simple curd or in the form of Raita and a chutney to enhance the deliciousness of food. 

Here is one such phalahari chutney which uses minimal ingredients and uses no onion garlic but primarily coriander. My mother has been making this as long as I remember. She also makes another pharahari chutney of Spinach Coriander but thats only if your fasting rules allow eating Spinach.

Directions:

1. Separate the coriander leaves from the thick stem. You can spare the tiny soft stems.

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2. Wash the coriander thoroughly under running water.

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3. Put the washed coriander leaves in a grinder along with green chilies. I am using one because my husband has a sour throat these days.

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4. Add to it sendha namak or rock salt and. little sugar


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5. Also add to it roasted cumin powder and chat masala if its allowed as per your fasting rules.


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6. Squeeze juice of a lemon.

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7. Grind them to form a smooth paste. Check for salt Serve with your favourite food.

You can try other Chutneys and Salsa like Mint Chutney, Coconut Chutney, Chimichurri, Phalahari Spinach Coriander Chutney.

You can try other Navratri Food Like Sama Ke Chawal Ki Khichdi, Kaddu ka Halwa, Rasgulla, Khajoor & Til Laddoo.

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I have already expressed my undisputed love for South Indian Cuisine. I love the sweet flavour of Kaddhi Patta or Curry Leaves and the pungent tasting tempering of Mustard Seeds. This chutney imbibes both these delicious flavours. This Chutney is so versatile that you can use it as a side dish for your Idli, both rice and rava, dosa, uttapam and even Dal Chila. Whenever my mother makes it we always ask her to make it in bulk for there should not be any paucity.

It is so delicious that you tend to eat more dosas for the sake of eating more chutney.

Directions:

1. Roughly chop some tomatoes, onions and garlic in big pieces. Set aside.

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2. In a wok add some oil.

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3. Add garlic and saute them for a couple of minutes.You don’t want brown like mine 😛 I left them a little longer.


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4. Add Onions and keep tossing them till they become little soft.


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5. Add tomatoes and cook them too till they are soft.

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6. Add to this Kaddhi patta and Coriander leaves.


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7. Let it cool down and transfer it to a blender . Add salt and make a smooth puree.


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8. In another pan add little oil and add mustard Seeds.Let the seeds splatter.

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9. Add Kaddhi Patta.

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10. Mix this tempering with the pureed tomato garlic. And squeeze in some lemon juice.

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Serve with your favorite Dosa or Quick Rava Idli.

You can even try more South Indian dishes like  Curd Rice Coconut Chutney and even Quick Rava Idli.

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