Aam ki Launji

8 standard portions

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Ingredients

• 2 large raw mangoes (around 900 grams, peeled and sliced)
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons panchporan (or use equal amount of fennel, cumin, mustard, fenugreek and onions seeds)
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (or to taste)
• salt (to taste)
• 1/2 cup granulated white sugar (+1-2 tablespoons as needed)
• 1/3 cup water

Method

1. Wash and peel the mangoes and then slice them into long pieces. Set them aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add panch phoron (the 5 spice mix) to it and let the seeds sizzle for few seconds.
3. Then add in the cut mango slices and toss to combine well with the seasoning.
4. Add in the turmeric powder, garam masala, red chili powder and salt. Toss to combine until all the mango pieces are well coated with the masala. Cook for 1-2 minute.
5. Then add in the sugar and mix well.
6. Add water and mix well. Cover the pan with a lid and let it all cook for around 10 minutes on medium heat.
7. After 10 minutes, the mango pieces will be soft. At this point, increase the heat and let it all simmer for another minute or so until the chutney thickens slightly.
8. Remove pan from heat and allow it to cool. The chutney will thicken more as it cools down.
9. Store aam ki launji in airtight container in your refrigerator. Serve as an accompaniment to Indian meals. Also tastes great with paratha.