Indian Mango Salad

My mother introduced me to this recipe last year as part of a delicious Indian feast she prepared, and oh boy was this dish a winner. It’s so delicious, so fresh and it is perfect for these warmer months as well. This would be a good dish for Christmas lunch too, I’m thinking!

Mangoes are in season now, so get excited. Buy them cheaply buy the box, freeze half of them for smoothies and chow down on the rest of them fresh, or in meals like this.

Rich in Vitamin C, betacarotene, and low in calories. Oh and did I mention, delicious?

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 300g dessicated coconut
• 2 dried chillies, seeded and chopped
• 1 tbsp soft brown sugar, coconut nectar or rice malt syrup
• 300g ripe mango flesh, cubed
• 1 tbsp macadamia or melted coconut oil
• ½ tsp coriander seeds
• ½ tsp black mustard seeds
• 6 curry leaves

Method

1. Put the coconut, chilli and sugar/syrup in a blender and add enough water to make a thick, coarse paste.  If you don’t have a blender, crush everything together in a mortar and pestle, adding a little water as you go.

2. Transfer the paste to a bowl and toss the mango through.  Season with salt to taste, and then refrigerate.  Heat the oil in a small frying pan over low heat and add the coriander, mustard seeds and curry leaves.  Cover and shake the pan until the seeds start to pop.  Pour the oil and seeds over the mango mixture and stir.