Pacha kadugu maangai
This cherished Pacha Kadugu Maangai recipe comes from Shyamala Chithi, daughter-in-law of R. E. Subramanian (Appan Chithappa) and Krishnambal (Kittu Chithi), and wife of S. Sundareswaran.
Ingredients
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1 medium kili mooku maangai (tender raw mango), chopped (about 1½ cups)
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½ cup fresh grated coconut
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1 teaspoon mustard seeds
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1–2 dry red chillies (adjust to taste)
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2–3 tablespoons fresh curd (yogurt)
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Salt to taste
Method
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Wash the kili mooku maangai thoroughly and chop it into small, even pieces. Place in a mixing bowl.
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In a mixer, grind the grated coconut, mustard seeds, and dry red chillies to a slightly coarse paste. Do not add water unless needed.
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Add this freshly ground mixture to the chopped mango.
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Add 2–3 tablespoons of curd and salt to taste.
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Gently mix until everything is well combined and evenly coated.


