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Kerala Raw Mango Pachadi

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Kerala Raw Mango Pachadi
: Traditional Coconut Milk Mango Curry

30 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
14
Ingredients
Vegan
Diet
In many Kerala homes, the arrival of the raw mango season signals the beginning of some of the year's most cherished dishes. This traditional Raw Mango Pachadi brings together the sharp tang of green mangoes and the richness of freshly extracted coconut milk in a combination that feels both comforting and celebratory. Often prepared during Vishu and served as part of a festive Sadhya, this version skips yoghurt and relies entirely on coconut milk for its signature creaminess. The sweetness of shallots, the aroma of curry leaves, and the subtle bitterness of fenugreek balance the sourness of the mango beautifully. What makes this dish special is its simplicity. Once the mango softens and turns almost jam-like, coconut milk is stirred in to create a silky curry that is both refreshing and deeply flavourful. Served alongside hot rice and crispy pappadam, it becomes one of those dishes that quietly steals attention from everything else on the plate.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
1Raw mango, chopped
to tasteSalt
1 tbspCoconut oil
½ tspMustard seeds
¼ tspFenugreek seeds (uluva)
1 sprigCurry leaves
3Dried red chillies
½ tspGinger, chopped
1 tspGreen chilli, chopped
5Garlic cloves, chopped
5Shallots, chopped
½ cupThin coconut milk
¼ cupThick coconut milk
optionalSugar (optional)

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Prepare the Tempering

Heat the coconut oil in a pan. Add fenugreek seeds and mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add shallots, ginger, garlic, green chilli, and curry leaves. Sauté until fragrant.

30 minutes
Step 1
Traditional Kerala raw mango pachadi made with coconut milk
Prepare the Tempering
00:11
Step 2
Traditional Kerala raw mango pachadi made with coconut milk
Cook the Mango
00:06
Step 3
Traditional Kerala raw mango pachadi made with coconut milk
Add Coconut Milk
00:03
Step 4
Traditional Kerala raw mango pachadi made with coconut milk
Final Tempering & Serve
00:02

FAQs

This traditional version relies on coconut milk to create richness while keeping the dish dairy-free. The creamy coconut flavour pairs beautifully with the tanginess of raw mangoes.

 

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