This Raw Mango Chutney|Mavinakayi Chutney is a Sweet and Spicy Chutney version which is a quick and simple recipe using raw mangoes.

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: 10 minutes
  • Total time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: Karnataka, South Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 medium raw mango, peeled (chopped or grated (about 1 cup))
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 stalk curry leaves
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin (jeera) seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1.5 teaspoon methi (fenugreek) seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon jaggery ((or brown sugar))
  • 1/4 cup water ((for grinding or as required))
  • salt (to taste)

Tempering:

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 stalk curry leaves
  • 1 pinch hing (asafetida)

Method

  1. In a blender, add all the ingredients mentioned under " Grinding Section ",add some water and blend to make a smooth paste.
  2. In a kadai, heat oil over medium flame. Add mustard seeds, hing and when they splutter, add curry leaves.Then add raw mango paste.
  3. Cook over a medium flame for about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring in between to prevent the blackening and the sticking of mango mixture to the vessel. Add water for desired chutney consistency. Saute till chutney changes its color.
  4. Cool and serve with steamed rice, chapati or dosa.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.