Aam Kasundi

Name: Aam Kasundi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2-3 servings
Cuisine: Bengali
Ingredients: 2 cups Raw Mango, peeled and grated; 1 cup Mustard Seed; 1 cup vinegar; 5 cloves Garlic, finely chopped; 1 inch Ginger, chopped; 2 tablespoons Green Chili, chopped; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 cup mustard oil

Veg Vegan

A sharp and tangy mango mustard sauce, Aam Kasundi is a quintessential Bengali condiment that complements various fried snacks and rice dishes.

Cuisines

Bengali

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Total: 25 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

	2 cups	Raw Mango , peeled and grated
	1 cup	Mustard Seed
	1 cup	Vinegar
	5 cloves	Garlic , finely chopped
	1 inch	Ginger , chopped
	2 tablespoons	Green Chili , chopped
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Salt
	2 tablespoons	Sugar
	1 cup	Mustard oil

Instructions

1 Soak the mustard seeds in vinegar for at least 2 hours.
2 In a blender, combine soaked mustard seeds with vinegar, garlic, ginger, green chilies, turmeric powder, and salt.
3 Blend the mixture into a smooth paste.
4 In a pan, heat mustard oil until it reaches smoking point, then cool it slightly.
5 Add the grated raw mangoes and sugar to the mustard paste and mix well.
6 Gradually add the cooled mustard oil to the mixture while stirring continuously.
7 Transfer the Aam Kasundi to a clean, dry jar and let it mature for a few days before using.

Tips

For a smoother texture, strain the mustard paste before adding mangoes.