Date and Mango Chutney

Ingredients

1 teaspoon of cooking oil
1/2 teaspoon of cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon of minced ginger
3 green chillies
1/2 cup of raw green mango, minced
a lemon sized ball of seedless dates
10 mint leaves
salt, to taste
water (optional)

Instructions

Heat the oil in a kadai and add the cumin seeds to it. Once the cumin seeds start to sputter, add the ginger, green chillies, raw mango, and dates to the kadai. Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes on medium heat.

Let the mixture cool for 10-15 minutes, then grind it with the mint leaves. Add salt to taste, and water for the desired consistency.

Mushroom Fry

Ingredients 

1 tablespoon of cooking oil

1/4 teaspoon of mustard seeds

1/2 teaspoon of fresh chopped ginger

200 g of sliced mushroom

1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder

1/2 teaspoon of red chilli powder

1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black peppercorns

1 small onion, sliced and fried till brown

1/2 teaspoon of masala powder

salt, to taste

2 tablespoons of fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

Heat the oil in a kadai on medium heat and add the mustard seeds to it. Once the mustard seeds start sputtering, add the ginger and stir for 30 seconds. Then add the mushroom and cook covered for 2-3 minutes till the oil starts to separate. 

Add the turmeric powder, chilli powder, and freshly ground pepper. stir on high heat for 30 seconds. 

Add the browned onions, masala powder, and salt to taste. Cover and cook for about 1-2 minutes, then serve garnished with fresh, chopped coriander leaves.