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 **Sri Lankan Spicy Raw Mango Curry (Fish-Free!)**  

*A bold, tangy, and aromatic mango curry — 100% plant-based, packed with Sri Lankan flavors, and perfect with rice!*

 🛒 **Ingredients**  

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- **2 firm raw (green) mangoes**, peeled, pitted, and chopped into 1-inch pieces  

- **1 tbsp coconut oil** (or any neutral oil)  

- **½ cup finely chopped onion**  

- **1–2 fresh green chilies**, sliced  

- **1 tsp curry leaves** (optional but recommended)  

- **½ tsp turmeric powder**  

- **½ tsp black pepper**  

- **½ tsp cumin seeds**  

- **½ tsp mustard seeds**  

- **¼ tsp fenugreek seeds** (optional)  

- **1 tsp red chili powder**  

- **1 tsp salt** (or to taste)  

- **1 tbsp tamarind paste** (or 1 tbsp lime juice)  

- **¼ cup (60ml) coconut milk** (full-fat)  

- **¼ cup (60ml) water**  

- **½–1 tsp dried red chili flakes** (ගම්මිරිස් කුඩු) — *added at the very end*

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#### 👩‍🍳 **Instructions**

1. **Prep mangoes**: Peel, remove pits, and chop into 1-inch pieces.

2. **Temper the spices**:  

   Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add **mustard seeds** and **cumin seeds**. Let them pop (15–20 sec).  

   Add **onion**, **green chilies**, **curry leaves**, **turmeric**, **black pepper**, and **fenugreek (if using)**. Sauté 2 minutes.

3. **Add mango & tamarind**:  

   Stir in chopped mango and **tamarind paste**. Cook 3–4 minutes.

4. **Simmer**:  

   Add **red chili powder**, **salt**, and **¼ cup water**.  

   Cover and simmer on low heat for **8–10 minutes**, until mango softens into a thick, tangy sauce.

5. **Finish with coconut milk**:  

   Turn off heat. Stir in **coconut milk**. **Do not boil**. Let sit covered for 2 minutes.

6. **Add dried chili flakes**:  

   Just before serving, sprinkle **½–1 tsp dried red chili flakes** on top for aroma and heat.

7. **Serve hot** with steamed rice!

🌿 **Notes**  

- This is a **traditional Sri Lankan vegetarian curry** — no fish, no meat!  

- “Mango fish” is just the **name of the dish** in Sinhala — it refers to the **tangy, savory flavor**, not actual fish!  

- Perfect for vegans, vegetarians, or anyone craving bold tropical flavors