Raw Mango Raita

 

Raw mango  can be used to make a lot of varieties like dal,pickles,chutneys,juices,rice.This is the first time i tried this raita and it was very yummy….  

 

[Recipe source: Internet with little modifications]

Ingredients:

1. Raw Mango -1(medium)
2. Fresh curd/Plain yoghurt  - 300gm
3. Green chillies – 3
4. Salt to taste
5. Oil – 2tsp
6. Chopped coriander leaves – 2tsp

For tempering/Seasoning:

1. Urad dal – 1/4tsp
2. Mustard seeds – 1/4tsp
3. Whole red chillies -2

Method:

• Peel and grate the raw mango.Sprinkle  1/4tsp salt over it and leave it for a few minutes.
• After a while, squeeze the water from the grated mango.
• Add salt and grated mango to the yoghurt or curds(it shd be thick consistency not watery).
• Heat oil in a pan add the seasoning ingredients  and green chillies, after the mustard starts to splutter,remove from stove and add this to the above curd mixture.
• Garnish with coriander leaves in the end.
• This raita can be served as  a dip or fried rice.