Mavina kayi saaru recipe - Ambe ambat recipe - Mango curry

Mavinakayi saaru recipe -  This is a simple and easy to prepare curry made with coconut, raw mangoes, chilly powder etc. I have been making mango curry for so many years during mango season. I like the tangy taste in the curry most. So I am sharing the recipe which I prepared today and we all enjoyed with fried papads and hot rice. This is a coconut based curry made in South Karnataka homes with different versions. Adding raw mangoes instead of tamarind in fish curry is also a traditional way to use it in curries.

Mavina Kayi Saaru Recipe - Mango Curry Recipe

Prep time : 15 mins
Cook time : 15 mins
Total time : 30 mins
Recipe type : Curry-Gravy
Cuisine : Karnataka
Yield : Serves 4
Author : Vidya Chandrahas

Ingredients

• 1 medium sized onion, chopped
• 1 raw mango, peeled,chopped

Grind to paste

• 2 cups fresh grated coconut
• 1 tbsp coriander seeds, roasted
• 2 + 1/2 tsp chilly powder
• 5  garlic flakes / lasun
• 3/4 tsp turmeric powder

Method

1. Wash, peel and cut the raw mango  into cubes. Apply salt to it and soak in cold water for about 10   minutes. Remove from the water, squeeze and keep it aside.
2. Heat 2 tsp of oil in a pan and add the chopped onion in it. Fry the onion till translucent.
3. Put together the ingredients in a mixer jar and grind them  to  a smooth paste.
4. Add this masala to the fried onion. Add water to get the desired consistency. Add salt.
5. Add the mango pieces and bring it to boil on medium flame. till the mango cubes turn soft.  Simmer for 2-3 minutes or till you get the desired consistency.
6. Remove from the flame. Serve the mango curry hot with rice and fried papads.