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Mango Sambar
Recipe: A Seasonal Tangy Delight For Ugadi Feast

27 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
12
Ingredients
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Mango Sambar often shows up in Ugadi kitchens when raw mangoes start flooding local markets. The slight sourness of mango changes the usual sambar taste, giving it a fresher and more festive feel. It pairs beautifully with plain rice and a drizzle of ghee, making it a comforting addition to the festive spread. During Ugadi, seasonal ingredients carry meaning, and raw mango stands for new beginnings and sharp flavours of life. Ugadi recipes often include a mix of tastes, and this dish quietly fits right in without needing too many spices or complicated steps. The balance here is simple: soft dal, juicy mango chunks, and a light tempering that lifts everything together. When cooked right, the mango softens but still holds shape, giving little bursts of tang in every spoonful.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
1Raw mango (diced)
1/2 cupToor dal
1 tbspSambar powder
1Onion, chopped
1Tomato, chopped
1–2 (slit)Green chillies
1 tspTamarind paste
2 tbspOil
1 tspMustard seeds
1 sprigCurry leaves
to tasteSalt
2 cupsWater

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Description - Step 1

Step 1: Cook dal

Pressure cook the toor dal with enough water until it turns soft and mushy. Once done, mash it lightly using a ladle until smooth but not completely paste-like. Set it aside while preparing the base.

 

Step 1
Step 1: Cook dal
10 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Soften veggies
7 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Build sambar
5 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Balance taste
3 Minutes

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It uses seasonal raw mango, which adds a natural tang and freshness. Ugadi meals often highlight mixed flavours, and this dish quietly balances sour, mild spice, and comfort.