Mango - Palya (Deedir Uppinakayi)

Mango season is back, can’t resist myself eating mango and other mango based recipes. In childhood my mother used to make it…I used to have this playa almost with everything like rice, chapatti, jolad rotti etc...We used to call it as Deedir Uppinkayi also...So today I am trying this recipe first time…wish me luck… :)

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 30 min

Serves for: 4 persons

Ingredients:

1 large (about 350grms) raw mango

1-3/4 cups (about 350 grams) Jaggery, powdered

1 tsp Mustard Seeds

2-3 tsp Ghee/oil

1-2 dried Red Chilly

Chilly Powder (according to taste)

A pinch of Turmeric

Salt (according to taste)

Asafoetida (Pinch)

Fresh Coriander leaves

Curry leaves

Water

Direction for Preparation:

1. Peel the mangoes, slice it into pieces.

2. Pressure cooks these raw mangoes for about two whistles.

3. To a pan, over medium heat, add jaggery and 1 cup of water.

This is done to melt the jaggery - takes around 4-5 minutes

Filter this to a cup. This straining is essential to remove any scum or debris (that's mostly found in jaggery). Keep aside.

3. In the pan, add the Ghee and when hot, drop the mustard seeds. Add Red chillies if using. When it starts spluttering, add the boiled mangoes.

4. Stir gently for few seconds. Add jaggery and turmeric.

5. Add about 1-1/2 cups water, cover and cook for around 5 minutes. Or until it starts becoming mushy.

6. Serve with Cahpatti, Rice; it goes well with almost everything. You can store this in air tight container for about week in refrigerator.