Takku/Raw Mango Pickle

I went to Indian store recently and found raw mango in the veggies section. I bought just one thinking of making onion chutney out of it but then I ended up making 'Takku' - Marathi word . My Maternal Grandma used to make Takku during summer on a large scale as she had to send to all her daughters (3) and daughter-in-laws (6) and other close relatives. I still remember the taste of her takku and this recipe came close to what she used to make.

Let's hope you all try and like it too!

Ingredients: 
Raw Mango, grated - 1 (grate with peel on)
Red Chilli Powder - 3 tspn (depending on how hot the chilli powder is)
Turmeric - 1/4 tspn
Salt
Sugar - 1/2 tspn

Tampering
Oil - 2 tspn
Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tspn
Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tspn
Garlic - 1/2 tspn


Procedure: 
Mix all ingredients given above other than the one for tempering. Heat oil in a small pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and let it crackle. Then add garlic and fry till it is golden brown in color.

Add the tempering to the mixture of raw mango and spices and mix it well and adjust salt/sugar as per your taste.

Variations: 
You can use any other vegetable like carrot, amla, etc. instead of raw mango but trust me raw mango tastes the best.

Conclusion:
Relish the yummiest takku you just made with curd rice or roti sabzi!

Mint Chutney

I had made Chicken Tandoori and wanted a chutney to accompany it. Mint chutney is the only thing that immediately came to my mind. This chutney can be an accompaniment for all kinds of starters and snacks like Bhel, Chutney Sandwich, Tandoori Chicken or Tandoori Paneer Tikka with a little bit of variation.

Ingredients:
Mint leaves - 1 bunch
Cilantro - 1 bunch
Green Chillies - 5-7
Fresh/Frozen Coconut - 3 tbspn
Garlic - Garlic Paste - 2 tbspn
Cummin Seeds - 1 tspn
Lime Juice - 1 tspn
Salt to taste
Water - 2 tbspn

Method of Preparation:
Grind all the ingredients together in a mixer till a smooth paste is formed. If you use frozen coconut, please make sure you use hot water for grinding.

Variations:
You can add the mint chutney to yogurt and use it as an accompaniment for Tandoori Chicken or Kebabs.

Conclusion:
This yummy chutney makes the appetizers or snacks taste great.