Mangai Thokku | Raw Mango Thokku
Mangai Thokku is a gluten free, vegan Spicy Dip made with Raw Mangoes and freshly ground spice powder
Equipment
- Kadai
- Grater
- Knife
- Ladle
Ingredients
- 200 g Raw mango 1 large or 2 medium sized firm tart mangoes
- 1 TBSP salt
- 7 TBSP Sesame oil
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- 2 TBSP Red Chilli Powder
- 1 TBSP Grated Jaggery opt. but recommended
For the Spice Powder
- 1 TBSP Mustard Seeds
- 1/2 TBSP fenugreek seeds Vendhayam / Methi seeds
- 1/2 tsp Asafoetida skip for a GF version
Instructions
- Wash, wipe dry the raw mangoes. With the skin on, grate into a bowl. Add requisite salt and turmeric powder. Mix well & Let it marinate for 15 mins.
- Meanwhile dry roast all ingredients under "dry roast and grind" column one by one. Let it cool and make it a semi smooth powder. I like it a little coarse, so powder accordingly.
- In a deep bottomed non stick / thick bottomed pan, add half the oil. let it heat and add mustard seeds, and now add the marinated grated mango.
- Saute well on low flame for 3-4 mins.
- Now add the red chilli powder, jaggery and the spice powders and mix well. I add the ground spices in batches so I know when to stop till it reaches a bitter-sweet-tangy taste.
- Add the rest of the oil and cook turning it continuously till it leaves the sides
- Cool and store in an airtight sterile glass / ceramic / steel container. plastic is not recommended for storing condiments, even if they are food grade certified.
- Keep refrigerated for upto a month and use a dry spoon for every use.
Notes
- Raw Mangoes - the tart (sour) the better. Look for firm, raw mangoes with no blemishes or white/yellow patches.
- Fenugreek seeds - great for weight loss, this earthy aroma is the cornerstone of any thokku
- Sesame oil - definitely recommended for any thokku. Replace with groundnut oil if you prefer for varying aroma and end result. Dont skimp on the quantity mentioned for longer shelf life
- Asafoetida / Hing - amazing for digestion or healing flatulence. Again a must-have. But if you are following a GF diet, simply skip this or replace with a GF asafoetida version if you can get your hands on.
- Red Chillies - Adjust to spice, but chillies also help in preservation.
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