Thenga Churuttu

Description

 * Ethnicity - South Indian
 * Type of meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner

Ingredients

 * 2 no: Mangoes, cut into small square pieces
 * 4 tsp: chilli powder
 * 3 tsp: salt
 * 1/2 teaspoon: asafoetida
 * 1 teaspoon: turmeric powder
 * 1/2 teaspoon: mustard seeds
 * 1 teaspoon: oil

Directions

 * 1) Heat oil in a pan.
 * 2) To that add mustard seeds.
 * 3) When it pops reduce heat to low and add chilli pwd, salt, asafoetida, turmeric and stir for about 3 minutes. Turn off the heat. Let it cool for a while.
 * 4) Add this mixture to the cut mangoes and mix thoroughly.
 * 5) Keep this for 7–8 days for the flavour to seep into mangoes.
 * 6) You can add a little bit of distilled vinegar if you like. It will help to keep the freshness.
 * 7) This is the Kerala mango achar.