8 - 15nosRed Chilli, ( based on your spicy level )
or
1.5 - 3tbspsRed chilli powder
1tspFenugreek seeds methi
1/2tspMustard
a big pinchAsafoetida/ hing
Instructions
Wash ,pat dry,peel and grate raw mangoes.
In a kadai / thick pan , heat a tbsp of oil . Splutter mustard seeds . Add curry leaves .
Later add grated mangoes. Saute for 1-2 mins. Add salt and turmeric.Give it a mix.
Keep the flame low and allow the grated mangoes to cook nicely. In 4-5 minutes, the mango will become soft.
Meanwhile , in another kadai dry roast mustard seeds and methi . let the mustard splutter and methi be aromatic. Keep aside . To the same kadai ,add few drops of oil . Roast Chilli When chilli is done, add hing and switch off . If you are using chilli powder , skip red chilli frying step
Powder all roasted spices to a fine powder . Keep aside
When mangoes get cooked , add powedered masala powder and 2-3 tbsp of oil . If you have skipped roasting red chilli s, add red chilli powder too. Mix well so that everything combines well . Stir the thokku in between so that it doesn't get burnt .
Keep the flame low and allow the thokku to combine well till the oil oozes out of the thokku.Switch off the stove . This may take around 10-15 mins on medium flame.
That's it our spicy Mango Thokku is ready to enjoy. Store in air tight jar once its cooled to room temperature . Stays good for about 15-20 days without fridge and if refrigerated remains good for months together. Tastes awesome with idli , dosa, chapathi , bread, plain rice, curd rice etc.
Notes
Select raw , firm sour mangoes .
If you want you can add garlic too while tempering .
For much quicker version , you can replace the roasted spice powder with just chilli powder or fry mustard - methi and omit chilli . later add chilli powder .
The pickle when done should be more spicy , salty and tangy the first day . The taste will get balanced in next 2-3 days .
Don't add water while doing it and also fry nicely so that water is evaporated . This will increase the shelf life.
Use a clean dry spoon always and store in air tight container . Stays fresh and good for a long time. Can take it while travelling . It doesnt spoil .