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Mango Pineapple Sasam | Konkani style Ambe Avnas Sasam

May 30, 2024

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Mango Pineapple Sasam also known as Ambe Avnas Sasam is a traditional summer delicacy from Konkani cuisine.

Mango Pineapple Sasam or Ambe Avnas Sasam (Ambe = mangoes, Avnas = Pineapple) is a delicious side dish where ripe mangoes, pineapple and grapes are tossed in a coconut-mustard-chilli paste and served cold.

In the Konkan belt of Maharashtra and in southern India, ripe mangoes, pineapple, jackfruit are used to make savoury dishes. Some of the savoury dishes using these fruits are Ambe Upkari, Ripe Mango Curry, Ansa Phansachi Bhaji, Pineapple Menaskai etc. Ambe Avnas Sasam is an important part of the meal at GSB weddings during summer.

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About the recipe

Ambe Avnas Sasam is a sweet, spicy and tangy side dish made with ripe mango and ripe pineapple. At times, grapes are also added to this dish. Today I have used green grapes in this recipe. It is served as a side dish with meals and is an important part of meals at GSB weddings/celebrations during summer.

List of ingredients to make Mango Pineapple Sasam

Fruits : ripe mango, ripe pineapple and grapes
Other ingredients :fresh coconut, mustard seeds, roasted dry red chillies, jaggery powder and salt

Step-wise recipe to make Mango Pineapple Sasam

In a bowl, add chopped ripe mangoes, chopped pineapple and grapes.

Into a mixer jar add freshly grated coconut, roasted dry red chillies, jaggery powder, mustard seeds and salt.

Blend to a fine paste.

Add this paste to the chopped fruits and mix well.

Refrigerate and serve chilled.

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