Mango Chutney with red chillies

With the mango season around the corner and raw mangoes well on their way to the markets, chutneys, pickles and the like are a great idea. Here is a recipe for Mango Chutney, with red chillies. It can be had with dosas, bread or rice. Coming up, in a few days, is a variation of the chutney, made with fresh green chillies... but, for now...here we go!

Ingredients:

Raw Mango - one medium sized fruit
Red chillies - 15 - 20 nos.
Salt to taste
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Urad dal - 1 tsp
Asafoetida - a pinch
Cooking oil - 2 tbsps

Method:

1. Wash and peel the raw mango. Cut into fairly large slices and keep aside.
2. Remove the stem from the chillies and keep aside.
3. In a frying pan, heat one tablespoon of oil, add the chillies and fry until dark red. Remove into a food processor.
4. Now add the sliced mangoes. Fry until the mangoes are cooked tender.
5. Put in the food processor, add salt to taste and blend well. Remove into a serving bowl.
6. Heat the rest of the oil in the frying pan and add mustard, asafoetida and urad dal until they splutter.
7. Season the chutney and mix well. Serve with steamed rice, idlys or dosas.