52. Kairi Saar (raw mango saru)

Final outcome: sweet, tangy.....yummy!

        Another very tasty dish from my mom's kitchen. This is a traditional Maharashtrian dish. Measurements of ingredients may vary from person to person. The recipe that I tried is by my mom.

Recipe:
Ingredients:
Raw mango: 2 tbsp chopped pieces after peeling off the skin.
Oil: 1 tbsp
Jaggery: 2 tbsp
Fenugreek seeds/ Methi seeds: 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds: 1/2 tsp
Mustard seeds: 1/2 tsp
Red chili: 1 or 2
Besan: 1 tbsp mixed in water
Asafoetida: a pinch
Turmeric powder: a pinch
Salt to taste

Method:
1. Heat oil in a pan. Add Mustard seeds to it. After the seeds begin to splutter take off heat and add cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, red chili and asafoetida.
2. Place the pan on low heat. After about half a minute add chopped raw mango pieces. Add turmeric powder and mix. Add about a cup of water and let it cook for about 5 mins.
3. After raw mango pieces are completely cooked add about 3 cups of water. Add besan which is mixed with water to the pan and mix well.
4. Add Jaggery and salt to the saar and cook till it comes to a boil. Lower the heat and cook stirring occasionally for 5-7 mins.
5. Serve garnished with fresh coriander.
Note:  I added about 3 cups of water however consistency of this saar can be adjusted as per taste.