Fajeto Recipe - Gujarati Ripe Mango Curry Recipe
Fajeto is a yogurt and mango based curry that is tangy, hot, sweet and simply delicious. I sometimes wonder if delicious is enough to describe this dish.
Ingredients
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1 cup Mango (Ripe)
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pureed
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1 cup Curd (Dahi / Yogurt)
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3 tablespoons Gram flour (besan)
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1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
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1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
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2 teaspoons Jaggery
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1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
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Salt
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to taste
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Ingredients for seasoning
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1 tablespoon Ghee
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1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
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1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
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1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
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1 Dry Red Chilli
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1 teaspoon Ginger
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grated (omit ginger if jain)
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2 Green Chilli
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slit
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6 Curry leaves
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finely chopped
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1 tablespoon Coriander (Dhania) Leaves
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chopped
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Gujarati Fajeto (Mango Kadhi) recipe, into a saucepan combine all the main ingredients along with 2 cups of water and whisk them together until well combined
Step 2
Bring the mixture to come to a boil whisking occasionally
Step 3
Once the mixture begins to boil, turn the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes
Step 4
To make the seasoning for the Fajeto Mango Kadhi; Heat ghee in a large saucepan on medium heat; add mustard seeds and cumin seeds allow them to crackle
Step 5
Add the cinnamon, dry red chilli, curry leaves, ginger and green chillies and stir for a few seconds
Step 6
Check the salt and spice levels and adjust to suit your taste
Step 7
Pour the seasoning over the simmering Fajeto Kadhi
Step 8
Turn off the heat and garnish the Kadhi with chopped coriander leaves
Step 9
Serve the Fajeto (Gujarati Mango Kadhi) along with Phulka's, Stuffed Bhindi and Steamed Rice for a weekend lunch