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Mango Talkari cooked in a silver pan

Mango Talkari (Masala Mango)

A bold, tangy Trinidadian dish made with green mangoes simmered in spices, garlic, and hot pepper. Perfect as a snack or side to any curry meal; vegan and gluten-free.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Side Dishes, Summer Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian
Cuisine: Trinidadian

Ingredients
  

  • 3 green mangoes
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 Scotch Bonnet pepper any hot pepper will work
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 1/2 tablespoon Amchar Masala
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cumin seeds geera
  • 2 tablespoon veg oil
  • 3-4 tablespoon cilantro chopped
  • 1/3 cup water

Method
 

  1. Cut mango into 1/2-inch slices with the skin and seed. Remove the white sponge-like core if visible.
    Cut up mango on a cutting board
  2. Place mango in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Add salt, reduce to a rolling boil, and cook for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
    Cooking mango pieces in a saucepan on the stove
  3. While the mango cooks, heat oil in a wide pan on medium. Add garlic and reduce heat to low. Sauté for 30 seconds, then stir in cumin seeds and cook for 1 minute.
    Prepping curry ingredients with a meat cleaver on a cutting board
  4. Add Amchar Masala and toast for 2–3 minutes to release flavor. Add half the cilantro and the diced hot pepper. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
    add the Amchar Massala
  5. Raise heat to medium. Add boiled mango, stir well, then add brown sugar and 1/3 cup water. Bring to a boil.
    Add mango to spices in sauce pan
  6. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust salt and sugar to taste. For a softer texture, add more water and simmer longer.
  7. Uncover, cook to your desired consistency, then finish with the remaining cilantro.
  8. Serve and enjoy!
    Mango talkari in a silver pan on the stove resting

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