INGREDIENTS :-
(1) Dried Mango – some pieces
(2) Oil – 2 teaspoons
(3) Mustard seeds – 2 teaspoons
(4) Urad dal – 2 teaspoons
(5) Curry leaves – few
(6) Sambar powder – 1 teaspoon
(7) Asafoetida – ¼ teaspoon
METHOD :
The amount of Mankottai (Dried Mango pieces) is according to the taste and sourness of the Mango pieces. Put the mango pieces in a cup of water. Take a heavy bottomed vessel. Pour the oil and crackle the mustard. Add the urad dal. When the urad dal becomes golden brown, add the sambar powder and the asafoetida. Now, add the mango pieces & water and salt to taste. When the mango pieces are soft, add 3 more cups of water. When you feel they are cooked, thicken the mixture with rice flour or corn flour. Add curry leaves before removing from the fire.