Nuvvulu-Mamidikaya Pachadi (Sesame-Green Mango Chutney)

Recipe by Cook's Hideout

Blogging Marathon# 32: Letter N Theme: A-Z Dishes from Andhra Pradesh Dish: Nuvvulu-Mamidikaya Pachadi (Sesame-Green Mango Chutney) Letter N stands for veggies like Nuvvulu (sesame seeds), Nimmakaya (lemon), Nethi Beerakaya (fuzzy gourd) etc. N also stands for Neyyi or ghee which when added on hot dal and steamed rice makes it taste out of this world.

Ingredients

• 1 mango (Raw - small, peeled and diced)
• ¼ cup sesame seeds
• 2 - 3 chilies ((adjust per taste) Green)
• to taste Salt
• 1 tsp Urad dal ((minapappu))
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• ¼ tsp Asafoetida
• 2 chilies (Dry Red)
• 8 - 10 Curry leaves

Method

1. Heat 1tsp oil in a small sauce pan, fry the green chilies briefly until the skins crackle, about 1-2 minutes.
2. Grind sesame seeds, mango pieces, green chilies and salt to a smooth paste without adding any water.
3. Remove chutney into a bowl.
4. Heat 2tsp oil and add the tempering ingredients and once the seeds start to splutter, add it to the chutney and serve.

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