Kacha Aamer Ambol Recipe | Bengali Aam-er Tawk
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.
Servings: 5 People
Calories: 155kcal
Cost: Rs 50
Ingredients
- 2 Raw Mangoes
- 1 teaspoon Black Mustard Seed
- 2 Dry Red Chilli optional
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 150 g Sugar
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoon Mustard Oil
- 5 cups Water
Instructions
- Wash and cut raw Mangoes into long strips.
- Take Oil in a Wok and heat sufficiently.
- Temper the oil with dry Red Chilli and Black Mustard Seeds.
- Now add Mango pieces and cook for 2-3 minutes on a low flame.
- Add Salt, Turmeric Powder, and mix properly, and cook for a minute.
- Now add Sugar and mix.
- Add Water to cover the Mangoes and then cook on a low flame for around 10 minutes or till the raw Mangoes soften.
- Aamer Ambol should have sufficient water in it.
- Now take the Aamer Ambol or Aam-er Tawk out of a bowl and refrigerate before serving.
- We generally serve Amer Tawk, aka Kacha Aamer Ambol at the end of the meal.
I prefer to retain the skin of the Mango. You can also remove the skin of the mangoes before chopping.
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.
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Notes
- Adjust the sugar according to the mango's sweetness or tartness.
- While optional, dry red chili adds a welcome kick to Amer Tawk.
- Although vegetable oil can be used, mustard oil provides the dish with its characteristic sharp flavor.
- Traditionally, Aamer Tawk is a thin soupy thing, but you can make it thicker if you prefer.
Nutrition
Serving: 70g | Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 33.9g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 2.9g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 240mg | Fiber: 1.1g | Sugar: 30g
