Raw Mango relish or chutney- CHHCHHA (Himachal Pardesh)

Who does not  like the tangy, spicy, sweet and sour relish made by raw mangoes. The flavors of fresh mint, cilantro, onion, and green chilies  with a dash of black salt minced together make your taste buds dances with joy. In Himachal it is called CHHH….CHHAAA (sounds like a tongue twister:-)

Ingredients:

• Medium size raw mango
• 1 cup packed, washed, and chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup fresh mint
• 1 large onion chopped
• 3-4 green chilies chopped
• Black salt as per taste
• Jaggery or Sweetener ( My mango was semi unripe so i didn’t add any sweetener)
• Mortar and pestle (Optional)
• Charcoal for smoking (Optional)

Method:

Blend everything together.

The traditional method requires mortar and pestle. I also make in that only. The  stone grinding oozes out awesome juices from all the ingredients.
If you don’t have stone grinder use a blender. Don’t make a paste like consistency. Keep it little chunky. You can add the smoky flavor as explained in precious recipes.