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Maavadu | Vadu Manga Urugai

Maavadu or Vadu Mangai is pickle prepared with small mangoes. This is a traditional pickle prepared during every summer. Vadu Manga Urugai tastes yummy with curd rice. Maavadu is so addictive if stored properly it will stay good for months. Vadu Mangai tastes delicious if it is soaked the spice mix.
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Course: Pickle
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Author: Vidya Srinivasan

Ingredients

  • Raw small mango | Maavadu - 2 Cup
  • Castor oil - 1/2 tsp
  • Sesame oil - 1 tsp
  • Rock Salt - 1 tsp
  • Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
  • Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon or one manjal kizhangu
  • Red Chilli - 25 - 30
  • Asafoetida - 1/2 tsp

Instructions

  • Wash the mangoes well in a colander for 3-4 times. Wipe the mangoes in clean towel
  • Spread the mangoes in towel in a place where you get some sunlight for an hour
  • In a wide bowl add mangoes, sesame oil and castor oil, with a dry hand mix well to coat the oil with Mangoes
  • Soak mustard in water for 10 minutes and drain the water
  • In a mixie jar add all the ingredients except mangoes, little water; grind them into a fine paste
  • Add the paste to the mangoes and mix with a ladle
  • Transfer the content into a jar and place in dry place for 8 - 10 days
  • Everyday shake the jar well, after a week mangoes will start shrinking and maavadu water will come. Maavadu is ready
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Notes

  1. Use a dry spoon and for everyday use take small portion in jar to avoid Maavadu from getting spoil
  2.  Avoid using hand while mixing the Maavadu
  3. Castor oil is preferred as it is good to reduce Mango heat
  4.  Dry raw Mango well before adding the spice water to avoid Maavadu from getting fungus
  5. Red chilli powder can be used instead of red chilli
  6. Keep this covered and put in a dry place for a week
  7. I keep Maavadu in fridge but it can also be kept outside. Shell life is up to one year
  8.  Adjust spice according to your taste
  9. Mustard powder can be used instead of mustard
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