Name: Methi Sprouts And Mango Pickle ( Thokku ) recipe by Radha Natarajan at BetterButter
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 3 Cups Washed, peeled and finely grated raw mangoes ( choose a firm variety and slightly sour ones ); 3/4 Cup - Fenugreek seed sprouts / methi dana sprouts; 1/2 Cup - Sesame Oil; Crystal salt as required; Big pinch of asafoetida powder; 1 tsp - Mustard seeds; Pinch of turmeric powder; 5 tbsp - Chilli powder or as required

ABOUT Methi Sprouts And Mango Pickle ( Thokku ) RECIPE

Addition of fenugreek seed sprouts makes this thokku more amazing in taste, It has a very compelling aroma even as you start sauteing sprouts and grated raw mangoes.

Ingredients Serving: 10

3 Cups Washed, peeled and finely grated raw mangoes ( choose a firm variety and slightly sour ones )
3/4 Cup - Fenugreek seed sprouts / methi dana sprouts
1/2 Cup - Sesame Oil
Crystal salt as required
Big pinch of asafoetida powder
1 tsp - Mustard seeds
Pinch of turmeric powder
5 tbsp - Chilli powder or as required

Instructions

Soak a handful of fenugreek seeds after washing them in a bowl. Keep enough water to cover the seeds overnight. Within two days the seeds will started sprouting. wait for good growth and then use in prepairaing thokku .
Wash the sprouts well and keep on a colander to drain water completely . Pat them dry to remove any moisture as there should be no water in preparation of thokku .
In a large thick bottom pan, add 1 tsp oil. Add zeera and when it splutters add add the grated mangoes and fenugreek sprouts, stir well.
Keep flame on a low, add turmeric powder, chili powder and salt . Add asafoetida powder and keep stirring on a low flame .
Keep cooking and stirring the mixture till thokku is done and the whole mixture comes to a ball like consistency in the center of the pan. Add remaining oil a tablespoon at a time after the thokku is half way to getting done.
Once done, coo completely and store in a glass bottle.
Thokku reminds good for more than a month in fridge. Always use clean dry spoon to take thokku from the bottle .

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