Mamidikaya Nuvvula Pachadi is a tangy and nutty Mango and Sesame Chutney from Andhra Pradesh. While it is typically eaten with rice, this vegan, gluten-free chutney also taste great with dosas.

I love Mamidikaya Nuvvula Pachadi because it combines two of my favourite ingredients; sesame (Nuvvulu) and unripe mango (Mamidikaya). In addition, this Andhra Mango Chutney gets done in under 15 minutes and that is a bonus on hot summer days when one wants to spend as little time as possible in the kitchen.
This vegan, gluten-free chutney is rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and iron.
Tips to Help You Make a Great Mamidikaya Nuvvula Pachadi
- Use mango that are sour; only then can you enjoy the true taste of this mango chutney. Typically such mangoes are dark green in colour and hard.
- Whether you roast the sesame seeds or not is entirely up to you. I find that dry roasting the seeds enhances the taste of this mango chutney.
- As long as your mango is sour, use about 1 part sesame seeds for 1 part of mango pieces. If you mango is not so sour, reduce the amount of sesame seeds you use, else you will have an insipid Mango Chutney.
- I prefer to use dark green and thin green chillies that are hot and spicy. Otherwise, I find this Mamidikaya Pachadi to be bland.
- If you make a large batch, you can store it in the fridge for up to 10 days.
Other Recipes with Raw Mango
If you love raw mango as I do, you may enjoy:
- Mamidikaya Kobbari Pachadi (The Andhra Mango and Coconut Chutney)
- Kanda Kairi (The Raw Mango and Onion Chutney from Maharashtra)
- Mamidikaya Pappu: The Andhra Raw Mango Dal (Aam Dal or Kairi Dal)

How To Make Mamidikaya Nuvvula Pachadi: The Vegan, Gluten-Free Andhra Raw Mango and Sesame Chutney
- Prepping the Mango
- Peel and chop a medium-sized raw mango to largish pieces. The mango weighed about 100 gms when whole and I got 1/3 cup of pieces weighing 60 gms after peeling and cutting the mango.
- Dry Roasting the Sesame Seeds
- Over low flame, dry roast 1/4 cup of sesame seeds (~35 gms) till they just start to crackle.
- Transfer to a plate to cool.
- Making the Mamidikaya Nuvvula Pachadi
- Grind together the toasted sesame seeds, mango pieces, and 2 to 3 spicy green chillies with some salt and water to a coarse paste. Do not grind this mango chutney till it is silky smooth; it needs some texture.
- Grind together the toasted sesame seeds, mango pieces, and 2 to 3 spicy green chillies with some salt and water to a coarse paste. Do not grind this mango chutney till it is silky smooth; it needs some texture.
- Adding the Tempering
- In a tempering ladle, heat 1/2 tsp oil. Sesame oil preferred.
- Add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds and wait till they splutter.
- Now, add 1 split red chilli and a few curry leaves, and stir-fry for a few seconds.
- Turn off the heat.
- Add 1/8 tsp of turmeric and mix well.
- Add the tempering to the Mamidikaya Nuvvula Pachadi and mix well.
- Serving Suggestions
- Mix a dollop of the chutney with some hot rice and a bit of sesame oil.
- Serve as a side to Curd Rice (Daddojanam or Thayir Sadam) or then Plain Dal and Rice (Mudda Pappu Annam).

Recipe for Mamidikaya Nuvvula Pachadi (Andhra Mango and Sesame Chutney)
Mamidikaya Nuvvula Pachadi (The Andhra Mango and Sesame Chutney)
Mamidikaya Nuvvula Pachadi is a nutty and tangy raw mango and sesame chutney made in Andhra Pradesh. Eaten with rice, it also tastes good with idli and dosa.
Ingredients
- 1/3 Cup Raw Mango Pieces (~60 gms)
- 1/4 Cup Sesame Seeds (~ 36 gms)
- 2 to 3 Green Chillies (Use spicy ones)
- 1/8 tsp Turmeric
- Salt to Taste
- Water, as needed
For Tempering
- 1/2 tsp Oil (Sesame Oil Preferred)
- 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1 Dry Red Chillies
- A Few Curry Leaves
Instructions
Prepping the Mango
- Peel and chop a small raw mango to largish pieces.Note: I got 1/3 cup of mango pieces.
Dry Roasting the Sesame Seeds
- Over low flame, dry roast 1/4 cup of sesame seeds (~35 gms) till they just start to crackle.
- Transfer to a plate to cool.
Making the Mamidikaya Nuvvula Pachadi
- Grind together the 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds, 1/3 cup mango pieces, and 2 to 3 spicy green chillies with some salt and water to a coarse paste. Note: Do not grind this mango chutney till it is silky smooth; it needs some texture.
Adding the Tempering
- In a tempering ladle, heat 1/2 tsp oil. Sesame oil preferred.
- Add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds and wait till they splutter.
- Now, add 1 split red chilli and a few curry leaves, and stir-fry for a few seconds.
- Turn off the heat.
- Add 1/8 tsp of turmeric and mix well.
- Add the tempering to the Mamidikaya Nuvvula Pachadi and mix well.
Serving Suggestions
- Mix a dollop of the chutney with some hot rice and a bit of sesame oil.
- Serve as a side to Curd Rice (Daddojanam or Thayir Sadam) or then Plain Dal and Rice (Mudda Pappu Annam).
Notes
Use sour mangoes and spicy green chillies; otherwise, this chutney will be bland. Typically mangoes that are dark green in colour and hard to touch are tangy.
Nutrition
Calories: 76 kcalCarbohydrates: 6 gProtein: 2 gFat: 5 gSaturated Fat: 1 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2 gMonounsaturated Fat: 2 gTrans Fat: 1 gSodium: 222 mgPotassium: 76 mgFiber: 2 gSugar: 3 gVitamin A: 225 IUVitamin C: 23 mgCalcium: 97 mgIron: 1 mg
The description, recipe and the images have all left me absolutely craving for that bowl. I would so love it with hot rice and ghee. Sesame in chutneys is something I really love, it provides that nuttiness which elevates the dish superbly. Even in case of vegetable based chutneys, it does the same trick – Dont you think?
If v do dry fry nuvvulu it will be good ….
Absolutely…..