Blogging Marathon# 63 -Journey through the cuisines: Day 6
State: Gujarat
Dish: Fajeto
Fajeto or mango kadhi is a very famous Gujarati recipe. But this recipe is not known as much amongst people from states except Gujarat. Neither is this one of the famous dishes like the dhoklas, theplas or patras from Gujarati kitchens that have made their way into commercial kitchens the world over.
The reason for this is probably the peculiar taste and flavor this dish has. What starts just like a Gujarati kadhi, takes a full turn when you add a cup full of ripe mango juice or aamras to it. Yes, that is how fajeto is made. Gujaratis are famous for having sweet food, and this dish takes sweetness to a different level altogether. But trust me when I say that this dish tastes awesome, especially with steamed rice.
Fajeto initially started as a simple way to use up all the mango pulp that was left in the peels and seeds of mangoes when preparing aamras. Families were big back then, and Sundays in summer would mean a meal of ras and roti. To make that quantity of ras, you are left with a ton of seeds and peels. Women would soak them in water to get most of the pulp out and then use that water to prepare the kadhi.
It is amazing that a humble beginning of this recipe led to people making ras specially to make fajeto. The mango adds a specific flavor to the kadhi but don't worry, it does not make the dish extremely sweet. Mostly because the sourness from the yogurt balances the sweetness. Try this summer special recipe from the kitchens of Gujarat and don't forget to come back tomorrow, a special dish from G awaits you!! Happy cooking.
Ingredients
Yogurt ½ cup
Chickpea Flour/ Besan 2 tbsp
Ripe Mango 1
Cloves 5-6
Ginger 1 inch piece
Green Chilli 2
Salt and Water as required
For tempering
Oil ½ tsp
Ghee ½ tsp
Mustard Seeds 1 tsp
Cumin Seeds 1 tsp
Curry Leaves 2-3
Dried Red chilli (borya marcha)
Asafoetida a pinch
Cilantro to garnish
Recipe
In a bowl whisk the yogurt till smooth. Add a cup of water and mix well. Then, add the chickpea flour and transfer to a deep pan. Cut and puree the mango. You should have about ¾ cup of mango puree. Store bought puree works too.
In a tempering pan, heat oil and ghee. Once hot, add the mustard seeds, let them pop. Then add asafoetida, cumin seeds dried red chilli and curry leaves. Once they splutter, pour it into the chickpea yogurt mixture. Add finely chopped green chilli, cloves, minced ginger and salt.
Bring the mixture to a boil. Once it boils, add the mango puree. Mix well and let it cook for a couple of minutes. If the yogurt is not sour, add some lemon juice. Adjust the salt and add sugar if the mango is not sweet.
Turn down the flame, top with cilantro and serve hot with steamed rice and roti.
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Srivalli says
Smruti your pictures are absolutely stunning..wow..very nice kadhi..and Keralites have a similar one mambazha pulissery, except they also add coconut paste..such a lip smacking dish you got there!
vaishali sabnani says
Ah my favourite . We love this fajeto and as soon as summer starts we relish this curry . Excellent choice for the alphabet F .
Gayathri Kumar says
I think there is a gravy using mango in south Indian cuisine. But I have never tried it. As usual your photos are amazing...
Kalyani says
LOVEDDDDDDD this recipe, Smruti ! u have plated it so beautifully too.. and I am amazed at the natural light in each of ur pics.. is it sunlight or u use a light box !!
MySpicyKitchen says
For a minute I was thinking why is she posting a Mexican recipe, reading fajeto. It sounds so Mexican. Mango kadhi is interesting will try it this summer..
Amara’s cooking says
Interesting combo, fajeto looks delicious. Bookmarked the recipe:)
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
Lovely presentation Smruti and absolutely love the sectioned mango. Mango kadhi is so refreshing and I look forward to summers to make this.
Unknown says
We make almost a similar kadi in Andhra cuisine Looks so tempting...
Srividhya says
Love that subtle yellow colo Reminds me onam sadya recipie mambala (mango) puliserry
cookingwithsapana says
Fajeto looks so beautiful and inviting.I am loving your traditional Gujarati recipes.
Pavani says
That is a very interesting Gujarati kadhi with mango.
Priya Suresh says
Slurp slurp, fajeto is torturing me, wat an incredible Kadhi, seriously my mouth is watering here.
Suma Gandlur says
Lovely kami and the yellow color of the dish is popping out in every frame. Great clicks.
Harini R says
Very inviting dish. I am so waiting for the mangoes.
Nalini's Kitchen says
Sounds interesting, like Valli said the same type of recipe is made in Kerala too..Inviting pictures.
Padmajha says
Such delicious pics, loved the ones with the rice and mango on the side. Curry sounds flavorful.
Chef Mireille says
great choice and a wonderful dish which I have had before - simple and delicious
Priya Srinivasan - I Camp in My Kitchen says
Very colorful and love your clicks & the detailed intro you gave on the fajeto.
Unknown says
As valli said I also thought of mambazha pulissery.... Stunning pictures...
veena says
Absolutely stunning pictures. Looks too tempting
Nisha says
Am a great fan of Kadhi and mangoes separately! Can't wait to try out this combination. 🙂