Puli Manga Kuzhambu Recipe - South Indian Spicy Mango Curry
Puli Manga kuzhambu recipe is a delicious tangy spicy dish made from raw mangoes that is simmered in a tamarind extract curry. The addition of fenugreek seeds, jaggery and hing, makes this kuzhambu recipe stand out in taste. The flavors from the fenugreek seeds and coriander seeds that are roasted and powdered brings out the authentic taste of this delicious curry.
Ingredients
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1-1/2 cups Tamarind Water
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1 cup Mango (Raw)
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diced
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with skin (about 1 large raw mango)
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2 tablespoons Ginger
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chopped
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2 tablespoons Green Chillies
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chopped
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1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
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1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
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1 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)
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1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
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3 tablespoons Jaggery
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1 tablespoon Sesame (Gingelly) Oil
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1/4 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
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1/4 teaspoon Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds)
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2 Curry leaves
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finely chopped
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Salt
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to taste
Instructions
Step 1
To prepare Puli Manga Kuzhambu Recipe/ Raw Mango in Sweet and Tangy Tamarind Curry, heat the oil in a pressure cooker; add the mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds and allow it to crackle
Step 2
Stir in the asafoetida, curry leaves, ginger and green chillies
Step 3
Saute for a few seconds
Step 4
Add the turmeric powder, mango, tamarind extract, coriander powder, red chilli powder, jaggery and salt to taste
Step 5
Cover the pressure cooker and pressure cook the Puli Manga Kuzhambu for 3 to 4 whistles
Step 6
Once done, turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally
Step 7
Once done, open the pressure cooker and lightly mash the mangoes to make a thick kuzhambu gravy
Step 8
Check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste
Step 9
Transfer the Puli Manga Kuzhambu to a serving bowl and serve hot
Step 10
Serve Puli Manga Kuzhambu Recipe / Raw Mango Curry along with Steamed rice, Kerala Parotta, Jackfruit Poriyal for a weekend lunch