Amlechi Uddamethi (Raw Mango in a Coconut Gravy Flavoured with Fenugreek)
Amlechi Uddamethi is a traditional raw mango curry from Goa. It is a simple curry that is infused with the flavours of methi, coconut, pepper, jaggery and chilli. Serve it with rice and papad, and it makes for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Mango (Cut into 1" pieces)
- Salt to Taste
- Water as Needed
For the Coconut Paste
- 1/2 Cup Coconut (Grated)
- 1/2 tsp Tamarind
- 5 Red Chillies (Bydagi Chillies)
- 1/2 tsp Pepper Corns
- 1 tsp Jaggery
For the Tempering
- 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1/2 tsp Methi Seeds
- 1 tsp Udad Dal
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric
- 1/8 tsp Hing or Asafoetida
- 1 tsp Oil
Instructions
To Make the Coconut Paste
- Using a little water, grind together 1/2 cup grated coconut, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp tamarind and 5-6 Bydagi red chillies to a smooth paste.
To Make the Amlechi Uddamethi
- In a heavy-bottomed vessel, heat the oil.
- Add 1 tsp udad dal and 1/2 tsp methi seeds and stir-fry till they turn light brown.
- Add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, and stir-fry till the mustard seeds start to splutter.
- Next, add 1/4 tsp turmeric, 1/8 tsp asafoetida, and a few curry leaves, and mix well.
- Now, add 1/2 cup raw mango pieces and about 1/2 cup water.
- Cook covered till the pieces are translucent.
- Add the coconut paste, salt, and 3/4 cup water, and mix well.
- Finally add 1/2 tsp jaggery and let the Amlechi Uddamethi simmer for a few minutes.
- Turn off the heat and let the curry rest for 10 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve Amlechi Uddamethi warm with steamed rice and papad.
Notes
Most recipes add the tempering at the very end. I created the tempering first and cooked the Amlechi Udda Methi in it because I wanted the curry to absorb the taste of the methi.
Nutrition
Calories: 81 kcalCarbohydrates: 10 gProtein: 1 gFat: 5 gSaturated Fat: 3 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4 gMonounsaturated Fat: 1 gTrans Fat: 0.01 gSodium: 585 mgPotassium: 124 mgFiber: 2 gSugar: 7 gVitamin A: 514 IUVitamin C: 12 mgCalcium: 12 mgIron: 1 mg