--- title: "Mango thokku recipe, how to make mango thokku step by step" url: https://www.cookingandme.com/mango-thokku-recipe-mango-thokku/ date: 2016-10-05 modified: 2022-11-01 lang: en author: "nags" description: "Mango thokku is a tangy, spicy, chutney-like condiment similar to South Indian pickles. While thokku can be made with all sorts of things like onion, coriander, mint, and whatever else..." categories: - "Pickles and Condiments" image: https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/mango-thokku-recipe-easy-mango-thokku-step-by-step-ed2.jpg word_count: 668 --- # Mango thokku recipe, how to make mango thokku step by step Mango thokku is a tangy, spicy, chutney-like condiment similar to South Indian pickles. While thokku can be made with all sorts of things like onion, coriander, mint, and whatever else that catches your fancy, mango thokku has got to be the most popular choice. ![Mango thokku recipe, how to make mango thokku step by step](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/mango-thokku-recipe-easy-mango-thokku-step-by-step-ed.jpg) To get your mango thokku going, peeling and grating the mangoes is a good start. I hate grating of any kind so get TH to do it for me. Before you start feeling all sorry for him, let me assure you he doesn't mind, especially when there's the promise of good mango thokku at the end of the peeling and grating. So yes, get your mangoes ready. Then the rest of the process is fairly simple and straight-forward and you can't mess up even if you are not a condiment expert. I know I am definitely not one. If you don't feel like grating anything, then this [instant mango pickle](https://www.cookingandme.com/2013/09/mango-pickle-spicy-mango-pickle-recipe.html) is a great bet or even this [tomato thokk](https://www.cookingandme.com/2013/06/tomato-thokku-thakkali-thokku-recipe.html)u. You'd love them. ![Mango thokku recipe, how to make mango thokku step by step](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/mango-thokku-recipe-easy-mango-thokku-step-by-step-ed2.jpg) The good thing about any thokku recipe is that you can adapt it to an extend  based on your liking. For instance, I love a touch of sweet in my thokku so invariably add a fat pinch of brown sugar or jaggery powder to it while cooking. You may prefer a hardcore spice kick from your mango thokku, in which case, add another 1/2 teaspoon of red chilli powder (or more!) to get it to your liking. Other [pickles and condiments](https://www.cookingandme.com/category/pickles-and-condiments) you may like: [Sweet mango pickle](https://www.cookingandme.com/2010/05/sweet-mango-pickle-ammas-recipe.html) [No-oil lime pickle](https://www.cookingandme.com/2013/08/lime-pickle-no-oil-lime-pickle-recipe.html) [Tomato thokku](https://www.cookingandme.com/2013/06/tomato-thokku-thakkali-thokku-recipe.html) ## Mango thokku recipe ![](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/mango-thokku-recipe-easy-mango-thokku-step-by-step-ed-150x150.jpg) Mango thokku is a deliciously spicy condiment from South India that goes fabulously with curd rice or any rice-based meal - 4 tbsp sesame oil (gingelly oil)- 1 tsp black mustard seeds- 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds- 2 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder (adjust to taste)- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder- 4 cups peeled (grated raw mango (approx. 2 medium-sized mangoes))- Salt to taste- 1/2 tsp brown sugar or jaggery (optional) - Peel and grate the mangoes. Set aside- Heat the oil in a kadai or non-stick pan- Add the mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds, keeping heat low- When the mustard seeds pop, add the red chilli powder and turmeric- Give it a brisk stir and fry for 10 seconds, taking care not to burn the chilli powder. Keeping the flame low is important at this stage- Add the grated mangoes and mix everything well- Add salt and cook on medium-low flame until the mangoes let out water and soften- Add brown sugar or jaggery, if using- Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the oil separates from the thokku- Test to see there's enough salt and add more if needed- Remove from heat and cool completely- Store in a dry glass jar in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Take care to use a dry spoon while PickleIndian **Step by Step Mango Thokku Recipe** Peel and grate the mangoes. Set aside ![Mango thokku recipe, how to make mango thokku step by step](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/mango-thokku-recipe-easy-mango-thokku-step-by-step.jpg) Heat the oil in a kadai or non-stick pan. Add the mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds, keeping heat low ![Mango thokku recipe, how to make mango thokku step by step](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/mango-thokku-recipe-easy-mango-thokku-step-by-step-2.jpg) When the mustard seeds pop, add the red chilli powder and turmeric ![Mango thokku recipe, how to make mango thokku step by step](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/mango-thokku-recipe-easy-mango-thokku-step-by-step-3.jpg) Give it a brisk stir and fry for 10 seconds, taking care not to burn the chilli powder. Keeping the flame low is important at this stage ![Mango thokku recipe, how to make mango thokku step by step](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/mango-thokku-recipe-easy-mango-thokku-step-by-step-4.jpg) Add the grated mangoes and mix everything well ![Mango thokku recipe, how to make mango thokku step by step](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/mango-thokku-recipe-easy-mango-thokku-step-by-step-5.jpg) Add salt and cook on medium-low flame until the mangoes let out water and soften ![Mango thokku recipe, how to make mango thokku step by step](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/mango-thokku-recipe-easy-mango-thokku-step-by-step-6.jpg) Add brown sugar or jaggery, if using ![Mango thokku recipe, how to make mango thokku step by step](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/mango-thokku-recipe-easy-mango-thokku-step-by-step-7.jpg) Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the oil separates from the thokku ![Mango thokku recipe, how to make mango thokku step by step](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/mango-thokku-recipe-easy-mango-thokku-step-by-step-10.jpg) Test to see there's enough salt and add more if needed. Remove from heat and cool completely. Store in a dry glass jar in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Take care to use a dry spoon while serving. **Notes** - You can add some sliced garlic to the mango thokku before adding chilli powder and turmeric. Fry for 10 seconds before proceeding. This gives the thokku a different, garlic-y flavour - Curry leaves can be added along with the grated mangoes if preferred For mango thokku recipe in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Urdu, Marathi, Kannada, etc please use the Google translate button in the sidebar.