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Aam ki Launji

5 from 4 votes
Aam ki Launji is a hot, sweet and spicy pickle from Rajasthan cuisine. It makes a good accompaniment with parathas, thepla or spicy puris.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 raw mango
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon mustard seed
  • 1/8 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon fennel
  • 1/8 teaspoon kalonji
  • 1/8 teaspoon fenugreek
  • 1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • a pinch of asafoetida
  • salt
  • 1.5 teaspoon chilli powder
  • 4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon coriander seed powder
  • 1/2 cup water

Method
 

  1. Wash, pat dry  and peel the mango. Cut into cubes.
  2. Keep the ingredients of the panch phoran mix ready in a small plate.
  3. Take oil in a pan, add the panch phoran mix, turmeric powder and asafoetida. Put the mango pieces , mix it well and allow to cook for sometime. Sprinkle a little water if needed. The mango pieces cook quickly in two or three minutes.
  4. Add chilli powder, salt, sugar and coriander seed powder to it. Put a little water.Let cook for a minute.
  5. Aam ki Launji is ready to serve.

Notes

  • You may add an extra spoon of sugar if the mango is sour.
  • Jaggery may be used instead of sugar.
  • Adjust the sweet and spiciness as per your taste.