South Indian-Style Manga Pachadi: Perfect Summer Treat At Home

By Shreya Sarpal

May 22, 2025

Manga pachadi is a delightful South Indian dish flaunting the balance of tanginess of raw mangoes, sweetness of jaggery, and heat from spices. Tap for the recipe.

Ingredients

1 peeled and diced raw mango 3-4 tbsp jaggery (adjust to taste) 1 tsp mustard seeds 1-2 dried red chillies 1 sprig curry leaves 1 tsp turmeric powder A pinch of asafoetida 1 tsp oil Salt to taste 1 cup water

Step 1

Boil diced raw mango with water and turmeric until it turns soft.

Step 2

Stir it in the jaggery until it dissolves.

Step 3

Heat oil, splutter mustard seeds, then add dried chillies, curry leaves and asafoetida.

Step 4

Mix the tempering with the mango mixture, add salt, and simmer.

Step 5

Enjoy it warm or cool, as a side dish!