Aromatic Indian Mango Curry with Coconut and Mustard Seeds

Name: Aromatic Indian Mango Curry with Coconut and Mustard Seeds
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Ripe mangoes; Coconut milk; Mustard seeds; Onions; Garlic cloves; Ginger; Vegetable oil; Turmeric powder; Ground cumin; Ground coriander; Salt; Fresh cilantro; Dried red chilies; Shredded coconut; Cumin seeds; Coriander seeds

A tropical twist to a classic Indian curry

This flavorful Indian curry combines the sweetness of ripe mangoes with the creaminess of coconut milk, accented by the warmth of mustard seeds and spices.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Mango Curry

Ripe mangoes

2, peeled and cubed

Coconut milk

1 cup, full fat

Mustard seeds

2 tbsp

Onions

½ cup, finely chopped

Garlic cloves

2, minced

Ginger

1 inch, grated

Vegetable oil

2 tbsp

Turmeric powder

1 tsp

Ground cumin

½ tsp

Ground coriander

½ tsp

Salt

To taste

Fresh cilantro

For garnish

For the Spice Paste

Dried red chilies

Shredded coconut

1 tbsp

Cumin seeds

1 tsp

Coriander seeds

1 tbsp

Preparation

Preparing the Mango Curry Base

Heat oil

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Add mustard seeds

Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.

Sauté aromatics

Stir in onions, garlic, and ginger until onions are translucent.

Preparing the Spice Paste

Dry roast spices

Dry roast the dried red chilies, shredded coconut, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds in a small pan, until fragrant.

Be careful not to burn the spices while dry roasting.

Grind to paste

Grind the roasted mix to a smooth paste with a little water.

Cook paste

Add this paste to the saucepan with the onions, cooking for 2-3 minutes.

Adjust the number of red chilies based on your spice preference.

Cooking Process

Simmer the curry

Pour the coconut milk into the saucepan, stir well, and bring to a gentle boil.

Incorporate mango

Add the cubed mangoes, turmeric powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, and salt. Let it simmer until mangoes are tender.

Final touches

Stir in chopped fresh cilantro before serving to enhance the aroma.

Plating & Serving