Aam Launji (or Raw Mango Chutney) is a sweet, sour, tangy chutney/relish made with raw mangoes, jaggery and mild spices. Perfect accompaniment to your meals this summer.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 7 hourshours15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 7 hourshours35 minutesminutes
Author Noopur
Ingredients
500graw mangoes
200gpowdered jaggery- about 1 cup or more to taste
2tbspoil
pinchhing / asafoetida
1tspjeera / cumin
1tspsaunf / fennel seeds
½tspred chilli powder
½tspSalt (or to taste)
1cupwater
Instructions
Wash and dry the raw mangoes. Peel them and cut into wedges. Remove the seed.
Heat oil in a pan. Add hing, jeera and saunf and fry for a few seconds.
Add the raw mango pieces and mix.
Add the water, salt and red chili powder and mix. Cover it and let it cook for 3-4 minutes till the mangoes are softened.
Add the jaggery and mix. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes till the jaggery is dissolved and launji liquid has thickened. Taste a little to check for salt and spices and adjust as per taste.
Remove from flame and cover with a lid. Let it sit for a couple of hours before serving for best flavours. Eat with hot parathas or pooris or as a side dish for your rice.