Manga Perukku – Raw Mango in Coconut Curd

A no-cook Kerala side that comes together in minutes: sharp raw mango, green chilli and onion folded into coconut and curd.

Tips from the Ruchippura kitchen

• Crushing the mustard seeds raw gives perukku its pungent kick.
• Make it just before serving.

Lakshmidevi Nair

Manga Perukku (Raw Mango in Coconut Curd)

Manga perukku – a cool, tangy Kerala side of raw mango, onion and green chilli in coconut, crushed mustard and curd, finished with a red chilli tempering.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 4 people

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Kerala

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup raw mango small pieces
• 1/2 cup onion chopped
• 1 tbsp green chilli chopped
• 1 cup grated coconut
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 2 cups curd
• 1 pinch sugar
• salt to taste

For tempering

• 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
• 2 dried red chillies broken
• 1 tbsp mixture Kerala savoury mix, optional

Method

 

1. Mix the mango, onion, green chilli, salt and sugar.
2. Grind the coconut well and crush the mustard seeds with it.
3. Add the coconut and curd to the mango and mix well with a spoon.
4. Fry the mustard seeds and red chillies and pour over the top.
5. Garnish with a spoonful of mixture if you like.