Raw Mango - Carrot - Coconut Chutney

Raw Mango - Carrot - Coconut Chutney is a side dish. |It is the time for raw mangoes and you can choose the best mangoes in the market. You should make use of seasonal fruits and vegetables which helps you to keep fit because of their natural content.

One more chutney for chutney lovers. People who loves chutney know the yummy taste of it and just enjoy this " Raw Mango - Carrot - Coconut Chutney " with hot rice and a spoon of fresh ghee.
I have just tried this " Raw mango - Carrot - Coconut Chutney " and it is just yummy and goes well with all most all the main dishes. Carrot's sweetness. raw mango's sourness and the coconut flavour goes well hand in hand and binds it so well and the chutney turns superb.
Let us see the recipe Now :
No Onion OR No Garlic Added in this "Raw Mango - Carrot - Coconut Chutney".

Things Needed :

For frying :
Oil : 1/2 Teaspoon
Urid dal: 1 Teaspoon
Red chilly : 4 to 5
Ingh : A pinch
Curry leaves : 8 to 10 leaves
For adding :
Raw Mango : 1 Small one
Carrot : 1
Coconut : 1 Cup (1/2 coconut, cut or grated)
Salt : Required salt.
For seasoning :
Red chilly : 1
Mustard seeds : 1/2 Teaspoon
Ingh: A pinch
Curry Leaves : 6 to 8

Method :

1. Wash and cut mangoes into small pieces
2. Wash and scrape out the outer layer of carrot and cut into small pieces.
3. Wash curry leaves and keep it aside. Grate or cut coconut into small pieces.
4. Keep a pan and put 1/2 teaspoon of oil. Put urid dal and fry till it turns golden brown.
5. Add red chilly ( 4 to 5 ) and fry for 10 seconds.

6. Add curry leaves and ingh. Add cut mangoes and carrots. Mix it nicely and put off the fire.

7. Add cut or grated coconut. Let it cool. Grind it with required water. (Use of water should be less).
8. Add salt and grind it for 2 minutes. Remove the chutney from the mixi jar.
9. Add mustard seeds, ingh, curry leaves seasoning and serve with the main dish of your choice.

Note :

Fry urid dal in low flame so that it does not get burnt. Use of chilly is optional. It is not necessary to fry carrots and raw mango pieces. Removing the outer skin of mango is optional. ( I do not). Use very little water while grinding chutney. Then add it according to your requirement. Adding seasoning is optional. (Some time we do not add seasoning). Use of any cooking oil is optional. I have used coconut oil. Adding onions and garlic is optional.
Time : 10 Minutes
Serves : 2 to 3.

Cucumber - Kamakasturi Coolant ( Cucumber Juice)

Cucumber Juice helps to reduce the heat and takes care of you to be cool. Cucumber juice can be done easily and its available plenty in the market every where at any time of the year.

I have used Small size cucumber, Kamakasturi seeds and honey. 

Kamakasturi plant is also known as Thai Basil, Sweet basil. They are known as Sabja seeds. Sabja seeds are known as Kama Kasturi in Kannada, Vithai in Tamil, Sabja Ginjalu - Telugu. Baburi - Punjabi. The plants looks like Tulsi and it is also known as tulsi seeds. TulsiBija in Bengali.
Sabja/Kamakasturi seeds contain carbohydrates, very low in fat and rich with protein. It is rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C and minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium. Kamakasturi seeds helps in good digestion, makes the body cool and helps the skin to glow. It is said that the leaves helps to keep away the tummy worms and reduces the menstrual cramps. It helps to control the inflammation and increases the appetite. Its oil is used for treating pains and aches
Lets see the recipe now:
Kamakasturi seeds from home garden. It grows very well in pots.
I have used honey instead of sugar. Jaggery can be used instead of honey /sugar. Adding little salt helps you get away the dehydration.

Things Needed :

Cucumber : 2 (Small size)
Lemon : 1/2 (Lemon extract)
Honey : 2 Tablespoons
Salt : A pinch
Kamakasturi seeds : 1 Teaspoon.

Method :

1. Wash and remove the outer layer of cucumber. Cut them into small.

2. Soak kamakasturi seeds in water.

3. Grind cut cucumber with very little water. Cucumber is loaded with water. ( Very little water to grind).

4. Put it in a big bowl.
5. Add honey and a pinch of salt. Add lemon extract.

6. Add Kamakasturi seeds and mix it well.

7. Serve Cucumber Juice with Kamakasturi seeds.

Note :

Adding cold water is optional. Adding ice while serving is also optional. Adding sugar/jaggery is optional. Adding a pinch of salt helps you to get away with cold or cough.
Time : 10 Minutes
Serves : 2.

Kamakasturi Seeds.

Kamasturi Seeds just from the plant.