Kaacha Aame-r thok (Raw mango chutney)

Kaacha  Aamer  thok (Raw mango chutney)

A unique amalgamation of sour, spicy and sweet (tok, jhal, mishti) concoction with unripe raw (Kaacha) mango (Aamer-r) and sugar. It is also called “am-ol” in Bengali. Refreshing chutney for summers…

Ingredients:

·         Raw mangoes (4-5 small sized): Cut into longitudinal slices of 2’’ inches width

·         Sugar: 9-10 tsp or can add more f more sweet taste is required

·         Paanch Foron (It’s a mix of 5 spices) : 1 tsp

·         Mustard oil: 2 tsp

·         Salt: to taste

·         Dry Red chillies: 2-3 Nos

·         Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp

·         Red chilli powder: ¼ tsp

                      

Recipe for Paanch Foron: Mix all the following ingredients and get Paanch Foron

·         Jeera (Cumin): 2 tsp.

·         Kalojeera (Nigella): 1/2 tsp.

·         Methi (Fenugreek): 1 tsp.

·         Radhuni* (Ajwain): 2 tsp. This is optional

·         Sorshe (Mustard seeds): 1 tsp.

·         [Most popular and typically use Mouri (Fennel seed)]

                Method:

· Heat the karai. Add 2 tsp of mustard oil to it.

·  When oil is hot, add Paanch Foron to it. The spices will start splintering.

·  Add broken dry red chillies to it.

·  Add sliced raw mangoes into it and sauté for 2-3 minutes.

· Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, sugar, salt & minimum water (just to tender the mangoes). Stir it. Cover it and let it simmer for 5-10 mins till the mangoes is fully cooked& Serve hot with steamed rice.