Coorg-Style Spiced Mango Yogurt Chutney with Coconut and Green Chiles

Name: Coorg-Style Spiced Mango Yogurt Chutney with Coconut and Green Chiles (Coorg Mange Pajji)
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups plain yogurt; 1 teaspoon sugar; Kosher salt; 4 tablespoons grated fresh coconut; 1 green chile, finely chopped; 1 mango (ripe), peeled and thinly sliced; 1 mango (ripe), peeled and thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon sunflower or canola oil; 1 teaspoon sunflower or canola oil; ½ teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 dry red chile; 1 sprig curry leaves, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped

Coorg Mange Pajji

Preparation info

Yield:
4 to 6
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Everyday Indian from Archana’s Kitchen

By Archana Doshi

Published 2026

About

A traditional yogurt-based dish from Coorg, Mange Pajji is a sweet, tangy, and mildly spicy mango raita with coconut and green chiles. The first time I tasted this raita in Coorg, I was amazed at how well it paired with simple rice dishes. It’s the perfect blend of sweet mangoes, creamy yogurt, and aromatic spices!

Ingredients

2 cups plain yogurt
1 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt

Method

In a large mixing bowl, add the yogurt, sugar, and salt, to taste. Whisk until smooth.

In a separate bowl, make a smooth paste of the coconut, mustard seeds, green chile, and 4 tablespoons of water. Add the paste to the yogurt mixture, then fold in the mango slices. Season with salt, to taste, and mix well. Transfer to a serving bowl.

To make the seasoning: Heat the oil in a sma