Manga (Mango) Thokku (pickle)

Ingredients:

Raw or slightly ripe Mango 

Salt

Red chilli powder

Jaggery (optional)

Sesame Oil

Asafetida powder

Mustard seeds

Method:

Peel the skin of mango as it is hard. Grate the mango. Take a pan, add sesame oil, asafetida powder, mustard seeds. Once it splutters add the grated mango. Mix and cook till its mushy, add red chilli powder, salt. Mix well. Add jaggery if you like sweet taste. Saute till oil starts leaving the side. You can store it in refrigerator to last long.

Goes well as a side dish with rice or roti/chappati.