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Friday, October 10, 2014

MANGAI INJI / PICKLED MANGO GINGER




Mangai Inji has always been a favorite pickle in my family for more than 4 generations...

I have my own doubts whether it is a pickle or a salad which is a very good digestive aid too...

This is not usually available off the shelf....

And the best part is...it is absolutely oil free...

The English name of Mangai Inji is Mango Ginger and its botanical name is Curcuma Amada.

It is a rhizome like the ginger root and also looks like one. But has a mild smell of mango and has a mild hot and sour taste too...

It is absolutely hassle free to prepare this stuff as it is ready  in a few minutes...






  • INGREDIENTS
    • MANGAI INJI -100 GMS
    • LIME JUICE -1 TEASPOON
    • GREEN CHILLIES-2-3
    • SALT TO TASTE
    METHOD

    • Peel the mangai inji and slice it into very thin discs.
    • Chop the chillies into very fine pieces.
    • Mix in the salt to taste and the lime juice.
    • Let it marinate for a few hours.
    • It is now ready to serve.
    • It is a great accompaniment for any traditional South Indian rice.
    • This dish has a special place in Tamil Brahmin cuisine.

    2 comments:

    1. ஆஹா, மாங்கா இஞ்சி ..... எனக்கு மிகவும் பிடித்தமானது. படத்தில் பார்த்தாலே நாக்கில் நீர் ஊறுகிறது. பகிர்வுக்கு நன்றிகள்.

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    2. Thank you Sir.This is my favorite too...

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