Bellam Mamidakayi (Sweet Mango Relish)

This dish was usually prepared in summer when raw mangoes were available in abundance, but now mangoes are available here 10 months a year, so, it can be prepared whenever you desire for it. This dish is a delightful melange of sweet, spice and sour.

BELLAM MAMIDAKAYI (Sweeth Mango Relish):


Ingredients:
Mango (thothapuri) : 2 medium, approximately 1/2 kg.
Jaggery (Bellam in telugu) : 100 gms.
Onion : 1 medium
Chilli powder : 1 tbsp
Dhania powder : 1 tsp
Mustard seeds : 1 tsp
Curry leaves
Coriander leaves for garnish
2 tbsp oil

Method of Preparation:

1. Finely chop onions, cut mango into 3-4 inch pieces as shown in the below picture. Discard the seed inside.



2. Heat the oil in a kadai. Splutter the mustard seeds. Fry the onions, aas it turns translucent, add the curry leaves.
3. Add the mango pieces, fry for a minute, add the spice powders and salt. Add a little water for the mango to cook.
4. Once the mango is half cooked, mix in crushed jaggery. Mix finely stirring gently.
5. Keep stirring till the mango is cooked but don't mash the mango too much.
6. Finally, add coriander leaves and switch off the flame after 1 minute of adding coriander leaves.

Serve it hot with chapathis. You can also use it as a dip for snacks. It is a huge hit with kids.