Chatpatta Mango - Tomato Salsa...;)

A variety of mango which many people often dislike in Karnataka when it comes to choice against the vast selection available is Baiganpalli, ...But for me when it's mango season i can just about eat any......;)

The other day I happened to find the same out here in Dubai, so all excited ...I picked up 4nos, but not everybody at my place liked it so after pondering a while if I must simply use it for my daughter's morning breakfast or should I try something  new & Make sure they eat this one, obviously I went for the second choice,  & decided to have everyone eat it but without their knowledge, juice would have been a very easy choice which most of them would have guessed instantly, but easy peasy choices don't help me learn...so decided to try something new and a sudden thought struck me &  remembered having eaten this in a Mexican joint out here say about 3 years back with a colleague of mine, while we were driving back after a meeting in Abu Dhabi(The Capital of U.A.E).


Speaking of Salsa, It is such a versatile condiment. No longer thought of as just a dip for chips, you can add salsa as a topping to all kinds of foods, I just used it as a Salad on my menu... with a small change to suit my "is-shhtyle" I love my food Chatpatta...so i ended up making a couple of my own additions to the dish......!!!... COZ tHAT'S THE wAY I'D LOVE TO HAVE IT....Simply in my style.....;)

For Non vegetarians....from baked potatoes to chicken or fish..Mix it in with fat-free sour cream for a great salad dressing, or serve salsa with eggs for a Mexican-style breakfast treat. It’s one of the best ways of adding flavor without fat. So make the most of summer tomatoes and mangoes, and whip up a zesty Mango Tomato Salsa tonight. Guess what they all loved it..!!

Mango Salsa Recipe

What Goes in:

1. Ripe mango: 1No peeled, pitted, and diced (about 1 1/2 cup).
2. Red onion: 1 No (Medium Sized), finely chopped.
3. Jalapeño chile(Optional): 1 minced (include ribs and seeds for a hotter taste if desired.
4. Small cucumber: 1No, peeled and diced (about 1 cup).
5. Coriander or Cilantro Leaves: 3 Tbsp (Fresh cilantro leaves), chopped.
6. Fresh lime juice: 3 Tbsp.
7. Green Chillies: 2 Finely Chopped.
8. Red Chilly Flakes: 2 Tsp.
9. Chaat Masala: 1/2 Tsp.
10. Red Chilly Powder(Optional): 1/2 Tsp( if you want it really hot).
11. Salt: to taste.

Also good with diced red bell pepper and jicama.

How to put it in together:

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and Chilly flakes/Powder.
If the salsa ends up being a little too hot or acidic for your taste, you can temper it by adding some diced avocado Or just skip some of the chillies, too many chillies & you might end up doing the Salsa to your Restrooms..;)
Remember to Chill it in the Refrigerator for at least 15-20 Mins so it gets enough standing time, this really helps all the flavors to blend well with each other...;)
Preparation time: 10 - 15 Mins.
Refrigerate for: 10 - 15 mins.(If you don't want it chilled just let it stand for at least 10 mins before you serve).