Methamba

Methamba in Marathi

Yield: between 1/4 to 1/2 cup
Time: approx 30 minutes

Ingredients:
1 cup Green Mango, small cubes (peeled) (You can use half ripe mango)
1/2 cup Jaggery
1/2 tsp Fenugreek Seeds
1 tsp Oil
1/8 tsp Mustard seeds
1/8 tsp Asafoetida
1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder or to taste
Salt to taste

Method:
1) In a medium pan, heat oil. Add fenugreek seeds and let it brown. Then add mustard seeds, wait till they crackled. Add asafoetida, turmeric powder and chili powder. Imediately add mango cubes. Add little water, cover and simmer till mango cubes cooked nicely (Cook over low heat). Add salt to taste.
2) Once mango cubes are tender, add jaggery and 1/2 cup water. Cook till sauce thickens.

Note:
1) Keep the thickness of sauce according to your choice.