Aam ki Launji
by Tarla Dalal
Quick and easy pickle that tickles your palate! Aam ki Launji is made by cooking mangoes with a readily available selection of spices and powders. No complex methods, tricky proportions or pickling time involved in making this, yet it stays fresh for almost four days in the refrigerator. This sweet and spicy Aam ki Launji can be served with parathas or rotis of your choice.
Aam ki Launji recipe - How to make Aam ki Launji
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 0.75 cup
1 cup peeled raw mango cubes
2 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)
1/4 tsp nigella seeds (kalonji)
1 tbsp coriander (dhania) powder
1 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 cup sugar
salt to taste
Method
- Method
- Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the fennel seeds and nigella seeds and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Add the raw mango cubes, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Add ¼ cup of water, coriander powder, chilli powder, turmeric powder, sugar and salt,mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Allow the launji to cool completely.
- Once cooled, serve or store in an air-tight container and refrigerate.
Nutrient values per tbsp
| Energy | 56 cal |
| Protein | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 3.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 66 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 4.7 mg |
| Folic Acid | 2.4 mcg |
| Calcium | 1.7 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg |
| Magnesium | 1.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 1.9 mg |
| Sodium | 0.3 mg |
| Potassium | 26.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
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When ever raw mangoes are in season I always end up making this for my family to eat. They enjoy it thoroughly...