Ingredients:

• 250 g – Raw Mango
• 2 tbsp – Olive oil
• 1 tsp – Mustard Seeds
• 1 tsp – Fenugreek seeds
• 1 tsp – Cumin seeds
• 1 tsp – Coriander seeds
• 1.5 tsp – Onion seeds
• 1.5 tsp – Fennel seeds
• 1 tsp – Red Chilli flakes
• 1 tsp – Turmeric powder
• 2 tsp – salt

Method:

1. Soak raw mangoes in water overnight. Drain in the morning and let them dry completely in the sun.
2. Chop the dried mangoes into 1-inch cubes.
3. Add 1 tsp salt and all of the turmeric powder and chilli flakes.
4. Mix thoroughly and let it rest for about 2 hours.
5. Now, dry roast 1 tsp each of mustard, fenugreek, cumin, coriander, onion and fennel seeds till they start giving out a pleasant aroma.
6. Allow them to cool and then grind coarsely.
7. Rub the spice mixture thoroughly onto the mango pieces and pour it into a dry jar or bottle.
8. Top with 2 tbsp of olive oil (without heating as olive oil is best used without heating).
9. Keep in the sun for about 12 days, stirring every day.

Recipe courtesy of Anju Rajan