an Odia condiment using raw mango in sweet version

In any festival or function of Odisha, Khatta is a must-to-be-prepared dish. The Odia word ‘Khatta’ means tangy. (https://www.srmfre.com/)  

Actually, there are a variety of khatta from Odia cuisine like sapuri (pineapple) khatta, tomato khatta, tomato khajuri (dates) khatta, meetha amba khatta, kakharu (pumpkin) khatta, etc. 

And when mangoes are in season, then mango/amba khatta is a common culinary affair in each Odia household.

Meetha amba khatta is so easy, quick to prepare, and also without onion-garlic one. Even it tastes much better on the next day of the preparation. I can have it along with roti, paratha, steamed rice or simply licking my finger which acts as a spoon from a bowl containing this khatta 😋. 

Here I have used raw mangoes to prepare this. The tempering part is so flavorful which is a combination of grated ginger, curry leaves, green chili along with cumin seed, and mustard seed. Though the authentic one uses pancha phutana / panch phoran (cumin, mustard, saunf, fenugreek, and nigella seeds), I have used only the cumin and mustard seeds to make this dish. 

This amba khatta is prepared to keep a sweet taste in mind. The sourness of the raw mangoes is well balanced with the addition of sugar/jaggery. You may adjust the sweetness as desired totally.

Dietary note :

✔ Vegetarian

✔ Gluten-free

✔ Easy to make

✔ Odia cuisine

✔ Sweet relish

✔ Vegan

✔ Can be refrigerated

And, yes !!!

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Sasmita

Prep time

5 Min

Cook time

20 Min

Total time

25 Min

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Meetha Amba Khatta | Raw Mango Relish (sweet version)

an Odia condiment using raw mango in sweet version

Ingredients

• Raw mango (medium) 3-4 no
• Jaggery / sugar ½ cup
• Ginger (grated) ½ tsp
• Cumin seed ¼ tsp
• Mustard seed ¼ tsp
• Dry chili 1 no
• Green chili 1-2 no
• Curry leaf 1 sprig
• Turmeric powder ½ tsp
• Chili powder 1/4 tsp
• Cumin-chili powder (roasted) 2 tsp
• Oil 2 tsp
• Salt As needed
• Water 3-4 cup

Instructions

1. Wash and clean the raw mangoes.
2. Chop all the mangoes into cubes and discard the seeds.
3. Heat oil in a pan.
4. Add red chili, cumin seeds, mustard seeds and allow to splutter.
5. Next add grated ginger and finely chopped green chili along with curry leaves. Saute a bit.
6. Then add mango cubes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt and mix everything well.
7. Add water and allow to boil.
8. Then lower the heat and allow to cook for 10-15 minutes.
9. Next add sugar / grated jaggery and mix again well.
10. Again allow to cook till mango pieces are soft enough.
11. Switch off the flame and sprinkle roasted cumin-red chili powder.
12. Serve hot / cold along with steamed rice or roti !

Notes:

I don’t like to peel the mangoes. But if desire, then just peel the mangoes before chopping into cubes.

Adjust the consistency of the khatta as per choice by cooking for more time after the mango pieces are soften a bit.

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