Mamidikaya Perugu Pachadi

The mamidikaya perugu pachadi is an Andhra style sweet mango yogurt chutney tempered with Indian spices makes for a meal by itself on hot summer day. It is a perfect chutney to beat the heat in hot summer season.   This mango yogurt chutney is little bit different from the North Indian style mango raita.  There is no tempering of spices in the raita version while the Andhra version calls for tempering of red chillies and curry leaves.  The natural sweetness of mangoes is enough and you need not add any extra sweetness.  If the mangoes are fully ripe, you do not need any extra sweetness.  You can add a little bit of honey if the mangoes are slightly tart.  This vegetarian and healthy Mamidikaya perugu pachadi is a perfect for the Indian summer heat.  Now let us see how to make the Mamidikaya perugu pachadi.

Ingredients:

• Ripe mango -  1 cup, peeled and chopped into small pieces
• Yogurt -  1 1/4 cups, fresh and thick
• Salt to taste

For tempering :

• Oil -  1 tbsp
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tbsp
• Dry red chillies - 2 nos, tear and de-seed
• Asafoetida - a pinch
• Curry leaves - 2 srings

Method of making Mamidikaya Perugu pachadi :

• Beat the chilled thick yogurt in a bowl till smooth with a whisk.  Add 1/4 cup of water and mix well
• Now add the chopped ripe mango pieces and add salt and mix well
• Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds once it is hot and allow them to splutter.
• Add the red chillies, asafoetida and curry leaves and saute for a few seconds and then turn off the flame
• Add this tempering to the curd-mango mixture and mix well

This mamidikaya perugu pachadi can be served as a meal itself or as a side dish.  It can be stored in a refrigerator until use.

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