Mango ava baddalu (Mango pieces soaked in mustard paste)

When small young green mangos are in season, some temporary pickle (chutney) varieties are popular items in daily menu. mango preferred for this variety is tender and seed is not formed yet.   If you do not have access to baby mangos, you can make this with the available mangos.

Ingredients:

•      1/2 cup mango pieces, cut into 1 to 1and 1/2 inch long pieces along with skin
•      4 tbsp. mustard seeds or powder
•      Salt to taste
•      One pinch turmeric powder
•      2 tsp chili powder
•      2 tsp oil
•      Pinch of hing

Directions:

1.      Grind mustard seeds in a few spoons of water along with turmeric powder and chili powder.
2.      If using mustard powder, just add a few spoons of water to the mixture of all powders.
3.      Stir in the mango pieces in to the paste.
4.     Add oil and mix well.
5.     Let it sit for  4 to 5 hours before serving.

Note:

Can be kept in refrigerator for a month or more.
Small Tomatillos can be used in place of mango pieces. Do experiment with tomatillos.
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