Description
Kacha Aamer Ambol, otherwise known as Amer Tawk, is a popular Bengali-style condiment made from raw mangoes and is widely enjoyed as a summer delicacy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Raw Mangoes
- 1 Tsp. Black Mustard Seed
- 2 Dry Red Chilli (optional)
- 1/4 Tsp. Turmeric Powder
- 150g Sugar
- 1/2 Tsp. Salt
- 2 Tbsp. Mustard Oil
- 5 cups Water
Instructions
- Wash and cut Mangoes into long strips.
- I prefer to retain the skin of the Mango. You can also remove the skin of the mangoes before chopping.
- Take Oil in a Wok and heat sufficiently and temper the oil with dry Red Chilli and Black Mustard Seeds.
- Adding Dry Red Chilli is optional. However, I prefer to temper the oil with chili for its aroma as well as for its spicy taste.
- Now add Mango pieces and cook for 2-3 minutes on low flame.
- Add Salt, Sugar, and Turmeric Powder and mix properly.
- Add Water to cover the Mangoes and then cook on low flame for around 10 minutes or till Mangoes soften. Ambol should have sufficient water in it.
- Now take the Ambol out in a bowl and refrigerate before serving.
- We generally serve Amer Tawk aka Kacha Aamer Ambol at the end of the meal.
Notes
- Increase or decrease the sugar based on how sweet or sour is the mango.
- Use of Dry Red Chilli is optional, however, it gives the required punch to Amer Tawk.
- Instead of Mustard Oil, you can use Vegetable oil, however, mustard oil gives the required pungency to the dish.
- Ideally, Aamer Tawn is a runny soup however, you may thicken the same.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Pickle
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Bengali
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 70g
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 2.9g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 33.9g
- Fiber: 1.1g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
