Bihari Aam Chutney

Bihari Aam Chutney

Bihari Aam Chutney

Veg Vegan

Raw green mango ground with green chilli, garlic, and mustard oil into a sharp, sour condiment — a seasonal summer accompaniment eaten with rice, dal, or as a dip for kachori and snacks across Bihar.

Cuisines

Bihari

Best for

Lunch Dinner Snacks

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Total: 40 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Mango 2 cups Mango , raw, peeled and diced
jaggery 1 cup Jaggery , grated
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Fennel Seed 1 teaspoon Fennel Seed
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
asafoetida 1 pinch Asafoetida
mustard oil 1 tablespoon Mustard oil
salt Salt , to taste
water 1 cup Water

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke, then reduce the heat.
  2. 2 Add mustard seeds and fennel seeds, allowing them to splutter.
  3. 3 Add a pinch of asafoetida and stir quickly.
  4. 4 Add the diced raw mangoes to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  5. 5 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt, stirring to coat the mangoes evenly.
  6. 6 Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil.
  7. 7 Reduce the heat and let it simmer until the mangoes are tender.
  8. 8 Add the grated jaggery and stir until it dissolves completely.
  9. 9 Continue to cook until the chutney thickens to your desired consistency.
  10. 10 Remove from heat and let it cool before serving.

Tips

Adjust the amount of jaggery based on the sourness of the mangoes for a balanced taste.