Here’s How To Make Mambazha Pulissery, The Mango Based Traditional Kerala Curry

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Follow this super simple recipe to make this traditional Kerala preparation made with small mangoes.

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Mambazha Pulissery

Ingredients

-2 ripe mangoes, peeled and chopped (about 300 grams) -2 green chilis, slit lengthwise -1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder -Salt to taste -1/3 cup grated coconut OR 1/4 cup coconut pieces -2 cups thick curd -1 tablespoon sugar -1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds -Dry red chilies (to taste) -Curry leaves -1/4 teaspoon fenugreek powder

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Step 1 

 Wash the mangoes thoroughly and squeeze out any juice from the skin. Optionally, squeeze the flesh of one or two mangoes for extra juice.

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In a pan, combine the chopped mangoes, green chili, turmeric powder, and salt. Add just a dash of water (around 1/4 teaspoon) and cook on low flame for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mangoes are softened.

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Step 2 

While the mangoes are cooking, prepare the coconut paste. Grind the grated coconut (or coconut pieces) with the additional green chili and a little water to form a fine paste.

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Step 3 

Once the mangoes are softened, add the coconut paste and cook for another 5 minutes on low flame.

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Step 4 

Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool slightly for 2-3 minutes. Then, whisk in the thick curd and sugar gently.

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Step 5

In a separate pan, heat some oil for tempering. Splutter mustard seeds, dry red chilies, and curry leaves. Add fenugreek powder and pour this tempering over the mango curry.

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Step 6

When will you try making this sweet and sour Kerala-style mango curry?

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