Ingredients

Mangai shunti ( mango ginger//mango adarak)—5 to 6 pieces

Green chillies ( hasiru menasina kayi//hari mirch)—7 to 8

Menthya kaalu (methi dana//fenugreek seeds)—-1 tablespoon

Arisina (turmeric powder//haldi)—1 teaspoon

Salt—2 teaspoon

Method

Dry roast menthya kaalu in a laddle or pan on low flame till it turns to light brown colour.do not burn it.

Let it cool completely,powder it .keep it ready.

( you can add directly if you are using in small quantity).

Wash the mangai shunti thoroughly,and dry them completely.

Peel the skin ,and chop into small pieces.

Transfer the chopped mangai shunti pieces into the dried and clean mixer grinder jar.

Add in green chillies,arisina,salt, menthya kaalu and grind to smooth paste without adding water.

Oil—2 tablespoon ( I have used ground nut oil as it gives special taste)

Sasive (mustard seeds//rai)—1 teaspoon

Asafoetida (hing//ingu)—1 teaspoon

Heat oil in a pan,once hot enough add sasive,when it crackles add ingu and ground paste.

Saute for two minutes,till everything is combined well.

Switch off the stove.

Take it out and let it cool completely.

Delicious mangai shunti thokku is ready to serve.

Transfer to a clean,sterilised glass jar and refrigerator it for long shelf life.

Eat with hot rice with ghee,ground nut oil,til oil.

This is a traditional recipe from malenaadu.