Mango Koochumbar

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This simple condiment uses highly flavorful ingredients, and a little chilling time, for big flavors. Use an unripe mango here for the best texture.

By
Maneet Chauhan
Manee Chauhan
Maneet Chauhan

Maneet Chauhan is an Indian American chef, television personality, restaurateur, and cookbook author. She has served as the executive chef of Morph Hospitality Group restaurants in Chicago, Nashville, and New York, and is a judge on the Food Network's Chopped.

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Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Yield:
3 cups
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Ingredients

  • 1 jalapeño, grated on a Microplane (about 3 tablespoons)

  • 1 teaspoon lime zest plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

  • 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger

  • 1 unripe mango (about 14 ounces), cut into 1/8-inch pieces (about 1 1/4 cups)

  • 1/2 (15-ounces) English cucumber, seeded and finely chopped (about 1 cup)

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper

  • 2 fresh curry leaves, finely chopped

  • 4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

Directions

  1. Stir together jalapeño, lime zest and juice, and ginger in a medium bowl until combined. Add mango, cucumber, bell pepper, curry leaves, cilantro, salt, and sugar, and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours before serving.

Originally appeared: August 2019

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