Ingredients

  • 4 large green mangoes
  • 1 tablespoon mustard oil
  • 2 dried red chilies
  • 14 teaspoon bengali five-spice mix (known as "panch phoron" and consisting of Cumin,Fennel,Nigella,Fenugreek,and Mustard seeds)
  • 2 cups water
  • 12 cup sugar
  • salt
  • 1 tablespoon dry fried and powdered cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dry fried and powdered mustard seeds

Method

  • Cut the mango into 6 pieces.
  • Heat oil in the pan.
  • Fry the mango slices in the hot oil until slightly brown.
  • Remove mango pieces and keep aside.
  • To the same pan add the dry red chilli and panch phoron.
  • Pour in two cups of water, the sugar and the salt.
  • Let this boil then add the mango slices.
  • Simmer over medium heat until the sugar syrup thickens to your desired.
  • consistency.
  • Pour in a serving bowl and sprinkle the dry grounded spices.
  • This can be kept under refrigeration for a week.