
a simple and delicious recipe for Uncooked Mango Pachadi, a popular South indian side dish made with raw mango, coconut, and yogurt. It’s fresh, tangy, and perfect for the summer!
Ingredients:
1 raw mango (medium-sized), peeled and chopped
1 cup fresh grated coconut
1–2 green chilies (adjust to taste)
1/2 cup plain yogurt (curd)
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp urad dal (split black gram)
A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
A few curry leaves
1 tsp oil (preferably coconut or vegetable oil)
Salt to taste
1 tsp jaggery or sugar (optional, balances the tanginess)
Instructions:
Prepare the Mango:
Peel and chop the raw mango into small pieces.
Make the Coconut Paste:
In a blender, add grated coconut, green chilies, and a little water. Grind to a coarse paste.
Mix Mango and Coconut Paste:
In a bowl, combine the chopped raw mango with the coconut paste. Add salt and jaggery (if using) and mix well.
Add Yogurt:
Stir in the plain yogurt until well combined. Adjust salt and sweetness as needed.
Tempering:
Heat oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then add urad dal, asafoetida, and curry leaves. Fry until the dal turns golden brown.
Pour Tempering:
Pour this tempering over the mango pachadi and mix gently.
Serve:
Serve uncooked mango pachadi chilled or at room temperature with steamed rice or as a side dish in your meal.