Mango Powder Chutney/Sauce
Amchoor ki Chatni
Maya Sen
Amchoor is an integral part of Indian vegetarian cooking. It is made by grinding dry slices of raw mangoes. Amchoor is generally used to give many Indian vegetarian dishes a little tartness. This sort of chutney is usually made from whole, dry mango slices. This recipe is based on just such a recipe by Mrs. Maya Sen see Mango Slice Chutney.
Ingredients
100 gm. amchoor (dry mango powder)
200 gm. jaggery (Gur). Dark brown or Muscovado sugar can be used
1-2 tsp. cooking oil
1 tsp. cumin seeds
A good pinch of asafetida powder
1 tsp. chilli powder
2-3 tsp. salt, adjust to taste
1 tsp. garam masala
1 tsp. dry ginger powder
1 tsp. black Salt (Kala namak) . This salt adds to the flavour of a chutney. You can use ordinary salt.
Instructions
Make a thin paste of amchoor powder with water.
Heat oil in a pan.
Add cumin seeds and asafoetida powder. As soon as seeds splutter, add all other ingredients.
Mix, bring to boil and simmer for a few minutes.
Taste and adjust salt, chillies and sweetness.
Allow to cool and bottle. This should keep for a few weeks in a fridge.
Notes
You can add a little of finely chopped coriander or mint leaves before serving.
