Kaad Manga Curry

Kaad Manga Curry

Kaad Manga Curry

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Wild forest mango curry — small sour wild mangoes (kaad mango = forest mango) foraged from the Western Ghats jungles cooked in a thin coconut milk gravy with green chilli, turmeric, and mustard seeds. The wild mangoes are intensely sour and fibrous compared to cultivated varieties, giving the curry a sharp, tangy depth that no cultivated mango can replicate. A seasonal monsoon preparation.

Cuisines

Coorgi

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Total: 45 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

1 cup small wild mangoes (kaad manga)
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
2 dried red chilies
1 cup grated coconut
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon jaggery
to taste salt
1 cup water
1 tablespoon tamarind pulp
1 sprig curry leaves

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the wild mangoes thoroughly and set aside.
  2. 2 In a pan, heat coconut oil over medium heat.
  3. 3 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  4. 4 Add fenugreek seeds and dried red chilies, sauté for a few seconds.
  5. 5 Add the grated coconut and sauté until it turns golden brown.
  6. 6 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and jaggery, and mix well.
  7. 7 Add the washed mangoes, salt, and water. Stir to combine.
  8. 8 Cover and cook on low heat until the mangoes are tender.
  9. 9 Add tamarind pulp and curry leaves, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
  10. 10 Adjust salt and jaggery to taste if needed before serving.

Tips

For a more authentic flavor, use freshly grated coconut and adjust the jaggery based on the sweetness of the mangoes.