Sasav or Raita is a traditional malvani dish,this is made of small variety of junglee mangoes,known as raival mangoes,they are hairy and are easily available in Konkan.Now a days during mango season you can get them easily in local market of Mumbai also.This sweet and tangy dish goes on well with rice,phulka or rice bhakri.

Ingredients:

6 Raiwal mangoes (ripe) or any Small variety hairy mangoes.

1 tbsp Ghee.

1 tsp Mustard seeds.

1/2 tsp Methi dana.(Fenugreek seeds)

1/8 tsp Asafoetida.

1 cup Coconut Milk (Thick)

Salt to taste.

Grind the following ingredients in a smooth masala paste.

1 medium sized onion.

1 tbsp Dhana(corriander seeds)

2 tspn Red chilli powder.

1/2 tsp haldi powder.

10  black pepper powder.

1/2 cup grated fresh Coconut.

1 tbsp grated Jaggery

Method:

Clean and peel the mangoes.

Grind all the ingredients of masala in a mixie to form  smooth paste.

Mariante the peeled mangoes with salt and ground masala paste.

Keep it aside for half an hour.

In a thick bottom pan heat ghee,add asafoetida and mustard seeds,once they crackle add methi dana.

Now add,marinated mangoes and 1 cup of water,mix well,cover and cook on medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or till mangoes become tender.

Now add coconut milk, mix well,taste and add salt if required.

Cook on slow flame for another 2 minutes.

Remove in a serving bowl and serve with rice,phulka or rice bhakri.

Happy Cooking !!!

Sameera.