Kacche Aam ki Sabji (कच्चे आम की सब्जी)

Kacche Aam Ki Sabji or a This Easy Green Mango Indian recipe is my personal summer favorite dinner or lunch recipe that is best enjoyed with a hearty bowl of rice.

Must try: Mango Shahi Tukda (Mango Shahi Tukra)

Green Mangoes are in season, and they are toxic free, pesticides free, and aren't made to look Yellow or ripe or pulp through injections or pesticides.

Green Mangoes are fresh from the farm and they are rich in antioxidants, phytonutrients. You might know very well, that Green Mangoes helps beat this torturous heat of the summers in India.

You can also make : Malai Kulfi Recipe with Kesar Pista at home to beat the summers.

In our home, Aap Panna or Kacche Aam ka Shabat is really popular. My Mom loves to make them and keep them chilled in the fridge.

Must try: Mango Sevai Kheer | Mango Seviyan

Simple Green Mangoes Recipe Indian 🇮🇳

But, today, we're gonna do something different. Something really unique. We'll be making Kacche Aam ki Sabji. Don't confuse this with Aam ki Launji. This is a lightly sweet, and lightly spicy with a touch of natural sourness from the Green Mangoes.

Why I love this Kacche Aam Ki Recipe

There are various ways of making this Green Mango Recipe. But, I love this because, its light, its hearty, and there's no use of Onion and Garlic in the recipe.

Not that I don't want them. But, sometimes you want to avoid Onion and garlic and then this recipe is the best.

Ingredients for this Indian Green Mango recipe

• Green Mangoes (कच्चे आम)
• Turmeric Powder (हल्दी पाउडर)
• Red Chili Powder (लाल मिर्च पाउडर)
• Coriander Powder (धनिया पाउडर)
• Salt (नमक)
• Water (पानी)
• Mustard oil (सरसों का तेल)
• Dried Red chilies (सूखी लाल मिर्च)
• Cumin Seeds (साबुत जीरा)
• Fennel Seeds (सौंफ)
• Fenugreek Seeds (मेंथी)
• Nigella Seeds (कलौंजी)
• Jaggery Powder (गुड़ पाउडर)
• Mint Leaves (पुदीना पता)

How to Make Raw Mango Curry Recipe 🥭

As I said, this isn't Kacche Aam Ki Chutney or Aam ki Launji. That is a completely different recipe. Here we are making a sabji or a dinner recipe which you can serve with rice or roti with Green Mangoes or Kacche Aam.

Step 1: Chop Green Mangoes

As you can see from the recipe video, that I haven't peeled the Green Mangoes because the skin is nutritious. But, that's not the only reason. The real reason is - Green Mangoes when peeled and cooked becomes soft, and mashy. That's not what we want when we're making a "sabji" with Green Mangoes.

Step 2: Make a Mixture of Spices (Masala Mix)

In a small bowl combine Turmeric Powder, Red chili Powder, Coriander Powder, and Salt with required amount of water to make a paste of the spices. Keep aside.

Step 3: Roast Dry Spices

Heat Mustard Oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once the oil shimmers, add dried red chilies (broken in half), cumin seeds, Fennel Seeds, Fenugreek Seeds, and Nigella Seeds. Allow them to sizzle for about a minute.

Step 4: Pour in the Masala Mix

Pour in the Masala Mix or the Masala Paste you had made in Step 2.

Step 5: Stir well and cook the spices

Stir well over medium-low heat and cook until the spices are fragrant and aromatic.

Step 6: Add Chopped Raw Mangoes

Add in chopped Raw Mangoes/ Green Mangoes from Step 1. And toss well.

Step 7: Add water and cook some more

Pour in water and cook until the mangoes are cooked well but not mushy.

Step 8: Allow it to boil over medium-low heat

Allow the gravy to boil over medium-low heat.

Step 9: Add Jaggery Powder

Stir in Jaggery Powder. Mix well until combined. Allow the gravy to boil for a couple of minutes until the jaggery powder mixes well.

Step 10: Garnish and Serve

Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve with roti or rice or naan or paratha.

Hint: When cooking mangoes keep a close eye. You don't want them to become mushy and pulpy. And, don't peel the green mangoes. They taste better with skin on.

What is the use of Green Mango?

Wondering What can I do with unripe mangoes? Green Mango or Unripe raw Mango is useful for a number of recipes. You can make so many different kinds of recipes with green mango. You can make Aam ki Launji or Kacche Aam ki Chutney. You can also make a sweet, and tangy Mango Salad with Green Mangoes or Kaccha Aam. Or you can make a Kerala style raw mango curry or a Konkani style raw mango curry which are quite similar but taste different. You can also make Raw Mango rasam.

Variations

• Curry leaves - curry leaves are aromatic and they add a nice taste to the dish.
• Cardamom Pods - sweet and fragrant cardamom pods can make a great addition to this simple raw mango curry.
• Cinnamon Sticks - Aromatic, spicy, and fragrant cinnamon sticks can also be added while you're tempering the oil.
• Chopped Onions - When you want a bit of sweetness in your curry and some thickness as well, you can add some finely chopped onions after you've tempered the oil with dry spices.

Serving Instructions

• You can serve this spicy, tangy raw mango curry recipe as is with some warm rice.
• You can also serve this with some laccha paratha or tandoori roti.

Storage ❄️

Fridge - If you manage to have some leftovers of this tasty Green Mango curry recipe, then you can keep it in the fridge for about 2-3 days.

Freezer - And, if you want to store it for a longer duration, then cover it up with an aluminum foil to prevent freezer burns and store it in the freezer for up to 14 days.

Reheating - You can reheat your Green Mango curry in your oven or in your skillet. Thaw it in the fridge overnight or keep it on the countertop for about an hour before re-heating. Heat until the curry is fragrant and looks fresh.

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