Raw Mango Thokku Recipe - Tamil Nadu Style Raw Manga Thokku

Step 1: To begin making Tamil Nadu Style Raw Mango Thokku Recipe, peel and slice raw mangoes to thin and small pieces and keep aside

Step 2: In a preheated pan dry roast the methi seeds for 20 seconds or till they darken in colour, stirring continuously so that they do not char

Step 3: Remove from the stove, cool to room temperature, dry grind them in a Mixer, and set aside till required

Step 4: Heat the oil in a Frying pan/Kadai, add the mustard seeds and let them splutter

Step 5: Keep the stove on low flame

Step 6: When the mustard seeds have spluttered, add the mango pieces,turmeric powder and stir well

Step 7: Sauté till the mango is cooked till soft ,about 10 minutes on a low flame, stirring frequently to ensure the mango doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan

Step 8: Remove a piece of mango and smash with spoon/ladle

Step 9: If it crushes easily, mangoes are done

Step 10: Once the mango is soft and cooked, smash the pieces gently with the back of a ladle/masher, making sure to be careful that the oil doesn't splash out of the pan

Step 11: Add salt to taste, chilli powder, hing and the powdered methi and stir well to combine

Step 12: Sauté on low flame for 5 minutes till the raw taste of the masalas goes away

Step 13: Turn off the stove and transfer the finished Mango thokku to an airtight container

Step 14: Store Tamil Nadu Style Raw Mango Thokku, covered, in the fridge

Step 15: Tamil Nadu Style Raw Mango Thokku normally keeps great for at least 2 weeks, if a dry spoon is used every time, without any contamination

Step 16: Serve Tamil Nadu Style Raw Mango Thokku along with Mixed Vegetable Sambar and Steamed Rice or Thalicha Thayir Sadam for a satisfying lunch