[Mauritian Cuisine] Mango Kutcha Recipe | Recette Kutcha Mangue | Mango Pickle

mango

🥗Healthier: green apple

💰Cheaper: papaya

Green apple provides a similar tartness.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: citric acid

Lemon juice offers acidity with fewer calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds sweetness with a distinct flavor.

mustard seeds

🥗Healthier: ground mustard

💰Cheaper: cumin seeds

Ground mustard can mimic the flavor profile.

Peel and chop the mango into small pieces.

Mix chopped mango with salt in a bowl.

Add sugar and stir until dissolved.

In a separate pan, heat mustard seeds until they pop, then remove from heat.

Add turmeric and chili powder to the mustard seeds and mix well.

Combine the mango mixture with the mustard spice mix.

Stir in vinegar, onion, garlic, and ginger.

Add lime juice and mix thoroughly.

Let the mixture sit for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Serve as a condiment with rice or flatbreads.

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