Tuesday, 29 April 2014

Torache Sasav/ Kairichi Uddamethi/ Raw mango curry

It is called as Torache Sasav in konkani and Kairichi Uddamethi in marathi. In konkani, raw mango is called Tora and in Marathi it is called Kairi. Uddamethi word comes from the combination of Urad dal and methi which forms the base of this curry and gives it a peculiar taste.
This raw mango curry is prepared on special occasions and festivals in Goa and is very typical of Goan cuisine.
In the same way, Ambadyache sasav can also be prepared. In this case, add Ambade instead of the raw mango.



Ingriedients:
Raw mango - 1
Grated coconut - 1 cup
Red chillies - 2
Methi seeds - 1/4 teaspoon
Urad dal - 1/4 teaspoon
Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon
Jaggery - 1 tablespoon
Asafoetida/Hing - 1/2 teaspoon
Water
Oil
Salt

Procedure:
1. Peel the raw mango and cut it into medium sized pieces. Use the core too. Apply salt and keep it for about an hour.
2. Grind the grated coconut, 2 red chillies, methi seeds, Urad dal and 1/4 spoon mustard seeds to a fine paste. Add water while grinding.
3. Take a vok and add oil. Add the remaining mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add hing.
4. Next rinse the cut mango pieces with water and add it to the prepared seasoning.
5. Cook the raw mango pieces in oil for about 2 minutes.
6. Next add 1 cup of water and let the raw mango cook for another 5 minutes. Also add a pinch of salt.
7. Finally add the ground masala and jaggery and let it cook for another 5 minutes.
8. Adjust the amount of jaggery depending on the sourness of the mango.
9. Also add salt or water if necessary.

The delicious Torache sasav is ready.
Serve it hot with steamed rice.

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