Maangai Kuzhambu/Raw Mango Kuzhambu

My mom makes different types mango kuzhambu's and this is one among them. This is a typical South Indian kuzhambu, especially made during the mango season. Though this recipe might look spicy, the sour mango will balance it and taste awesome. Check out other delicious South Indian -TamilNadu special Kuzhambu varieties here.

Here’s how to make it with step by step photos…

Ingredients

Raw Mango	2 big or 3 small
Onion	1 finely chopped
Green chillies	2 split lengthwise
Mustard seeds	½ tsp
Cumin seeds	½ tsp
Curry leaves	6-8
Gingelly oil/sunflower oil	1 tbsp
Salt	As needed
Coriander leaves	2 tsp finely chopped

For Roasting & Grinding

Onion	1 chopped
Tomato	1 chopped
Cumin seeds	½ tsp
Urad dhal	1 tsp
Channa dhal	1 tsp
Coriander seeds/dhania	1 tbsp
Dry Red chillies	6
Grated coconut	5 tbsp
Curry leaves	6
Oil	1 tsp

Method

Cut the mangoes, make some big pieces and use the seed also in the gravy.

In a kadai heat oil, add cumin seeds, urad dhal, channa dhal, curry leaves and sauté until the dhal turns to golden brown color. Add the coriander seeds, dry red chillies and sauté until nice aroma comes. Add the onions and sauté until golden brown. Now add the tomatoes and sauté until mushy, finally add the grated coconut and sauté really well and switch off the stove. 

Let it cool, than grind it in the blender to fine paste. Add about ½ cup water when grinding and keep it aside.

In the same kadai heat gingelly oil, add mustard seeds let it splutter then add cumin seeds, curry leaves and sauté. Add onions, green chillies and sauté until golden brown. Now add the cut mangoes and sauté for about 3 min.

Add the ground paste, salt , about one and half  cup of water and mix it well. Cover and cook for about 5-7 min. Finally garnish with coriander leaves and add 1 tsp of gingelly oil on top and serve it.

Yummy and delicious mango gravy is ready to be enjoyed, can be served with white rice or with rotis, idlis or dosas.

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Other South Indian Kuzhambu varieties that might be of your interest...

Vatha Kuzhambu [Sundakkai Vatha Kuzhambu]

Paruppu Urundai Kuzhambu
More Kuzhambu/Mor Kuzhambu

Milagu Kuzhambu/Black Pepper Kuzhambu
Vendhaya Kuzhambu/Fenugreek seeds gravy
Poondu Kuzhambu/Garlic Kuzhambu

Karivepillai poondu kuzhambu/Curryleaves & garlic gravy

Kathrikkai Murungakkai Kara Kuzhambu[brinjal & drumsticks]

Ennai Kathrikkai Kuzhambu/Brijal gravy

Thakkali Kuzhambu/Tomato kuzhambu

Maangai Kuzhambu/Raw Mango gravy

Kaaramani Kaara Kuzhambu/Blackeyed beans gravy

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