Name: Amba Khatta/ (Sweet & Sour Green Mango relish) recipe by Alka Jena at BetterButter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 nos medium magoes cut into cubes; 1 tbsp oil; 1/4 tsp Nigella seeds; 2 nos dry red chillies; 1/4 tsp turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp roasted cumin chilli powder; A pinch of salt as per taste; 1/2 cup Sugar; A sprig of curry leaves

ABOUT Amba Khatta/ (Sweet & Sour Green Mango relish) RECIPE

Amba Khatta or sweet & sour raw mango relish is a typical odia dish which is a common accompaniment to tantalize the palate in any odia function especially during marriage and puja. In Odia , mango is known as Amba and khatta basically means tangy.This Amba Khatta is a beautiful blend of sweet , sour and spicy with the wonderful mingling flavors of the nigella seeds.

Ingredients Serving: 4

3 nos medium magoes cut into cubes
1 tbsp oil
1/4 tsp Nigella seeds
2 nos dry red chillies
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp roasted cumin chilli powder
A pinch of salt as per taste
1/2 cup Sugar
A sprig of curry leaves

Instructions

wash and peel the mangoes. Cut them into cubes and keep aside. I prefer to have the peel on while making the khatta.
Heat the oil in a pan, add the nigella seeds, dry red chillies and curry leaves.
Add the raw mango cubes, salt and turmeric, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
Add ¼ cup of water, sugar and mix well. Cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Turn off the heat and add the roasted cumin and red chilli powder.
Serve as a side dish with rice , dal , curry.

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