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Monday, August 13, 2012

MAAVATTAL / MANGAI VATRAL / SUN DRIED RAW MANGOES

Mangai vatral recipe, mangai vathal recipe, maavattal recipe, maavathal recipe

This is a vathal or vatral made using raw mangoes, prepared, sundried and stored for a year. This vathal is used in making a traditional kozhambu and also an instant pickle is made using this.

Mangai vatral recipe, mangai vathal recipe

INGREDIENTS:

Raw mangoes - 6
Salt - 1 tablespoon
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp.
Wash mangoes and cut them into slightly big pieces. Transfer them to a ceramic jar or glass jar. Add salt and turmeric powder. Mix well. Shake well OR turn it upside down with a ladle daily for 3 days. Dry them in the hot sun for 2 to 3 days till they are bone dry. Store in containers. This can be stored for more than a year.
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21 comments :

  1. Divya AMonday, August 13, 2012

    Good one thanks for sharing :)
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  2. KavithaMonday, August 13, 2012

    I love to have this sun dried mangoes and its tastes great.....tangy and yummy :)

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  3. Hamaree RasoiMonday, August 13, 2012

    I generally ziplock them and keep it inside fridge..

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  4. Recipe worldMonday, August 13, 2012

    Even I follow the same way, but the addition of turmeric is new to me..thanks for sharing :)

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  5. SayaMonday, August 13, 2012

    Thank you for posting such amazing recipes. I am learning a lot about iyengar samayal.

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  6. lata rajaMonday, August 13, 2012

    ippovum oru chinna bottle kai vasam vechchirukkaen. whenever there is a tasteless feel I pop one.
    With your recipe it is time I try making my own. thank you for sharing!

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  7. Valarmathi SanjeevMonday, August 13, 2012

    love this.... :)

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  8. UnknownMonday, August 13, 2012

    Thanks for reminding us the forgotten delicacies. good pics!

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  9. virunthu unna vaangaTuesday, August 14, 2012

    nice... my grand ma used to keep at home...
    VIRUNTHU UNNA VAANGA

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  10. DakshaTuesday, August 14, 2012

    looks nice... and useful post.....

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  11. Shobha KamathTuesday, August 14, 2012

    This is truly amazing. I have never tried it before. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. RaksTuesday, August 14, 2012

    This is my favorite when it is added to vatha kuzhambu! Yum yumm!

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  13. ChitraTuesday, August 14, 2012

    I am craving for those vathal. its been ages i had it from my mom :)

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  14. simranTuesday, August 14, 2012

    very nice!i have to try this!

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  15. sathyaTuesday, August 14, 2012

    Love vatrals, yummy!

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  16. kitchen queenWednesday, August 15, 2012

    nice informative post. I usually make manga vathal kuzhambu.

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  17. UnknownThursday, August 16, 2012

    looks great :)

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  18. Spice up the CurryThursday, August 16, 2012

    just love this

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  19. KitchenKarmaThursday, August 23, 2012

    When I was young, mangoes would often be left drying on the roof and we would steal some....this post brought back childhood memories :-)

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  20. UnknownFriday, August 24, 2012

    Brilliant! Could you also share the kozhambu recipe please.

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  21. Saraswathi GaneshanSunday, August 26, 2012

    This look absolutely wonderful and nice to share heirloom recipes..Thanks for your lovely words and for your time..glad to follow you..

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