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Mitha Ambula Khatta

Mitha Ambula Khatta

Print Recipe
Odia dried mango sweet tangy chutney.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2–3 pieces dry ambula (sun-dried mango)
  • 3–4 tbsp jaggery (adjust to taste)
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ¼ tsp red chili powder
  • 1 cup water
  • Salt to taste
  • For Tempering:
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 dry red chili
  • 1 tsp oil (preferably mustard oil)
  • A pinch of hing (optional)
  • 5–6 curry leaves (optional)

Instructions

  • Soak the Ambula
  • Soak ambula in 1 cup warm water for 15–20 mins until soft.
  • Simmer with Spices ' Jaggery
  • Add turmeric, chili powder, and salt to the ambula-soaked water.
  • Simmer for 5–7 mins on low heat.
  • Add jaggery and continue cooking until it slightly thickens into a chutney-like consistency.
  • Temper It
  • Heat mustard oil, add mustard seeds, red chili, and optional hing or curry leaves.
  • Once spluttered, pour over the ambula mix and stir well.