Kalyana Mangai Oorugai, moreover known as Raw Mango Pickle, is a famous South Indian relish made from unripe untried mangoes. Its tangy and spicy savor adds a splash of taste to any dish.
The term “Kalyana Mangai Oorugai” originates from Tamil, where “kalyana” ways marriage, “mangai” ways mango, and “oorugai” ways pickle. The name suggests its undertone with observing occasions, as it is wontedly served at weddings.
To make Kalyana Mangai Oorugai, chop raw mangoes into small pieces. Then, mix them with salt, mustard seeds, fenugreek, turmeric, and red chili powder. This is the instant version and gets ready in just 10 mins.
Kalyana Mangai Oorugai is a versatile pickle that pairs well with various foods. It complements South Indian cuisine, expressly rice dishes like curd rice, lemon rice, and tamarind rice. It moreover goes well with popular breakfast items such as idli, dosa, and vada.
This pickle adds a tangy and spicy savor to the meal, contrasting the other flavors. It is wontedly served as a side dish or winger to wastefulness the flavors of the main course. Now let us see how to prepare this recipe.
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Instant raw mango pickle, which is served in marriages.
CourseSide dish
CuisineSouth Indian
Servings1cup
Prep Time10mins
Cook Time10mins
Ingredients
Main ingredients
1bigRaw Mango/Maangaipacharisi mangaai or any sour raw mango
1tspChili powder
1tspKashmiri Red Chili Powder
1/4cupSesame Oil
1/2tspMustard seeds /kadugu
To grind
1/2tspMustard seeds /kadugu
1/2tspFenugreek seed/vendayam
1/2inchAsafoetida/hing
Instructions
Wash the mango thoroughly and wipe it out with a kitchen towel. Cut mango into small pieces and discard the seed.
Transfer mango into a bowl. To the mango, add the required salt, mix all thoroughly, and set it aside.
Heat a pan. Dry roast mustard seed, and fenugreek seed, separately until it turns golden brown, and transfer it to a plate.
Add a tsp of oil and roast the hing. Once done, transfer it to a plate. Let it tomfool completely.
Grind roasted mustard seed, and fenugreek seeds, hing to a fine powder.
To mango, add chili powder, Kashmiri chili powder, and ground masala. Do not mix.
Heat a pan and add oil. Once the oil gets heated, add mustard seeds and let it crackle. Add this hot oil directly into the mango bowl. Mix all thoroughly. For largest taste, let it soak for an hour surpassing it is served. Instant mango pickle is ready.
Recipe Notes
Choose firm, unripe untried mangoes with a sour taste and slightly untried skin for the perfect pickle. This will ensure the right wastefulness of tanginess and crunchiness.
When slicing the mangoes, ensure a resulting thickness to ensure plane pickling and fermentation. Thin slices work weightier for permitting spices to penetrate effectively.
For optimal flavor, grind fresh spices just surpassing making the pickle. Dry roast mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, and other spices, then grind them into a fine powder to release whiffy oils and intensify the taste.
Finally, add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) to aid digestion and a unique savor to your instant Kalyana Mangai Oorugai.
When preparing your dish, it's essential to customize the level of spiciness to your liking. Some enjoy a zesty flavor, while others prefer a increasingly subdued taste.
Delicious kalyana mangai oorugai is ready to relish.