Mango Rasam ( Mamidikaya rasam )

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Raw mangoes are  found during summer and most of us like to make something nice and innovative with the mangoes rather than always having them directly. Hear is a Raw Mango Rasam recipe my mom makes for us during summers .This dish is known for its cooling effect , while consuming mango directly brings heat to the body.

Ingredients :

• Raw mango - 1 (big)
• Dhanaya seeds - 2 tbsp
• Cumin seeds ( jeera )  - 1 tbsp
• Roasted til ( Seasame seeds)  - 2 tbsp
• Salt - to taste 
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tbsp
• Hing - a pinch
• Finely chopped onion - 1 cup
• Green chilies - 4
• Curry leaves
• Coriander - to garnish

Method :

• Boil the mango. Squeeze to make pulp out of it.
• Take mango pulp into a bowl .
• Add salt and six cups of water and mix it well.
• To this add finely chopped onions, sliced green chilies and coriander leaves.
• Make a smooth paste of dhaniya seeds , cumin seeds and til .
• Add this paste to the mango rasam.
• Take this into a serving bowl.
• Heat 2 tbsps of oil in a pan.
• Add two red chilies , mustard , cumin seeds  and a pinch hing.
• Add this to the mango rasam and garnish with fresh coriander leaves .

You may also want to check the most prepared rasam - Tomato rasam