Mahni

Name: Mahni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 large raw or half-ripe mangoes; 1 large onion; 1 tsp roasted cumin seed powder; salt; 1 tsp roasted methi seeds powder; sugar; 0.5 tsp red chili powder; 1 tbsp fresh crushed mint leaves; 1 tbsp fresh chopped coriander leaves

Nishanjali (@foodieaddaa)

Indian Side Main Course Vegan Gluten-Free

Mahni is a semi-liquid dish made from raw or half-ripe green mangoes, typically enjoyed with plain boiled rice and dal.

Prep Time

15min

Cook Time

10min

Total Time

25min

Ingredients

4 Servings

(1 serving = 1 cup)

Main Ingredients

2
large raw or half-ripe mangoes
1
large onion
1tsp
roasted cumin seed powder
salt
1tsp
roasted methi seeds powder
sugar
1/2tsp
red chili powder
1tbsp
fresh crushed mint leaves
1tbsp
fresh chopped coriander leaves

How to make Mahni

Preparation Steps

Wash and boil the raw mangoes.
Let them cool slightly and extract the pulp into a bowl.
Mash the pulp until smooth.
Finely chop the onion.
Wash the fresh mint leaves and crush them slightly, saving a few for garnish.
Add cold water to the pulp, stirring gently until it reaches a semi-liquid consistency.
Incorporate the chopped onions and spices.
Add sugar if the preparation is too sour.
Taste and adjust the sweetness or spices as needed.
Garnish with mint leaves and refrigerate.
Serve chilled with rice and dal.