Amlechi Uddamethi (Goan Raw Mango Curry)

Amli is raw mango in konkani. Some people love to eat raw mangoes plain with a little salt and chili powder sprinkled. If you are one of them you may also like the Raw Mango Salad recipe.I love raw mangoes but not plain. I enjoy it more in the form of Aam Ka Panna, Sweet and Sour Raw Mango Pickle (God Lonche) or as a curry(Amlechi Uddamethi). This post explains the procedure of making Goan Raw Mango Curry (Amlechi uddamethi).

The word Uddamethi comes from two words- Udda (Urad Dal) and methi (Fenugreek seeds). This preparation of Goan Raw Mango Curry does not use onion and garlic and hence is commonly made on festivals and special occasions which call for pure veg (without onion and garlic) recipes.

This recipe can also be prepared using Ambade (Spondias, hog plums, Spanish plums, libas). In Goa, Amlechi Uddamethi is commonly eaten with Rice.

Serves: 2
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

Raw Mango (Amli): 2 cut into small pieces
Scrapped Coconut: 3/4 cup
Peppercorns: 14
Dry Red Chillies: 3
Mustard seeds: 1/2 tsp
Asafoetida(Hing): A pinch
Urad Dal: 1/4 tsp
Fenugreek (Methi) Seeds: 1/4 tsp
Turmeric Powder: 1/4 tsp
Jaggery: 1 tbsp
Tamarind: 1 marble sized ball
Salt: to taste

Method of Preparation:

1. Grind the coconut, peppercorns, tamarind and dry red chillies to a paste.
2. Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan and put mustard seeds. Close lid and let splutter.
3. Add the hing, urad dal and methi seeds and sauté for a minute.
4. Add amli pieces and turmeric powder. Add a little water and let the amli cook.
5. Add jaggery, salt and ground coconut mixture. Close lid and let simmer.