Cook: 35 minutes

Serves: Makes 1 jar

Most recipes include fermented unripe mango, which can take 4 – 5 days. This cheat version will be ready in under an hour. Use the most firm, green mango you can find.

Method:

Place the fenugreek seeds in a bowl, and cover with 180ml water. Set aside to soak while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
Peel the mango and remove the stone. Chop the flesh and place in a medium saucepan with the lemon juice and vinegar.
Place over medium heat and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the mangoes are very soft.

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Amba sauce

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Ingredients

Name: How to make amba sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: Makes 1 jar
Ingredients: 2 tbsp ground fenugreek seeds; 1 very unripe mango; 1 lemon, juice only; 240ml distilled/plain vinegar; 4 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp hot paprika; 1tbsp ground cumin; 1 ½ tbsp salt; 2 ½ tbsp turmeric; 2 tbsp English mustard

2 tbsp ground fenugreek seeds
1 very unripe mango
1 lemon, juice only
240ml distilled/plain vinegar
4 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp hot paprika
1tbsp ground cumin
1 ½ tbsp salt
2 ½ tbsp turmeric
2 tbsp English mustard