Pickalle Ambya Humman

               Summer means the arrival of mangoes & GSB s have so many dishes to enjoy ripe mangoes – truly called – the King of Fruits !! So the next time you get small ripe mangoes of the local variety .- dont think twice before attempting this lip-smacking Godda Ambya Humman! ,,This is such an easy & tasty recipe with a variety of flavours given by the sweetness of mangoes , the seasoning  & the spiciness of the hero of this dish being – freshly crushed black Pepper!! altogether this gives a heavenly aroma ..So just try it out!!

Ingredients ; –

• Small ripe mangoes ( preferably medium ripe & thin skinned  – 3
• Jaggery – grated – 1  cup or as per taste
• Rice flour – 1 tbsp
• Black pepper –  freshly crushed – 1 tsp
• Salt – a pinch

Seasoning;

• Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
• red chili- 2
• Jeera – 1 /2 tsp
• Curry leaves – 1 sprig
• Oil – preferably coconut oil.

Method ;

1. Slice off two large  pieces  of the mango retaining  the part with the seed as such  as seen in the pic below. If the mango is thick skinned , you may peel it – otherwise retain skin .
2.  Add a little water to just cook the mangoes !
3. Add a little water to the jaggery to just melt it & strain off impurities . then add the rice flour & ground pepper & mix well to avoid any lumps . if you are adding the Jaggery as such , then mix the flour & pepper in a little water to avoid lumps .
4.  Add this to the mangoes & start to cook .
5. Bring to a boil & then simmer for about 4-5 minutes  .Now switch off flame .                            
6. Prepare a seasoning with the mustard , jeera , red chillis & curry leaves!                             
7. Pour this over the mangoes .!! now enjoy the aroma & taste of a very yummy dish !

 Note; 
You can add the Black pepper in the seasoning also instead of along with the jaggery!