1 tsp oil, 1/4 tsp mustard seeds,1 tsp urad ( split and husked horsebean) , 1 and 1/4 tsp methi dana (fenugreek seeds),1/2 cup grated coconut,2 dry red chillies, 1 tsp dhania ( dry corriander ) seeds , a pinch of hing ( asafoetida) , gud ( jaggery ) size of a small lemon ,1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 4-5 Ambade ( hog plums). salt to taste.
Thinly peel the ambade.Heat a little oil in a small pan and when hot add the urad dal and fenugreek, coriander and dry red chillies.Roast it on a slow flame till it gives out a toasty fragrance .Mix with the coconut, add turmeric and grind to a smooth fine paste. Heat a tsp of oil , when hot add mustard seeds . When they splutter, add hing. Next, add a little water and the ambade. Add the jaggery and salt.When the ambade feel soft to the touch, add in the coconut paste and bring to a gentle boil on slow flame. Remove from heat.
This uddamethi can also be made from raw mango ( thinly peeled and cubed), or just using slit fat green chillies which are not very hot.
Serve hot with rotis, dosas or steamed rice.
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