Ambula Dala or Paga (Odia: ଆମ୍ବୁଲ ଦଳା/ପାଗ) is an aesthetically pleasing Odia delicacy that is a favorite in every Odia home. Ambula, also known as sundried mango, has a unique place in every Odia cuisine.
How to prepare Ambula?
In the Summer, the Raw mangoes are cut, marinated with rock salt, and sun-dried. This is stored for the rest of the year use.
Mangoes are one such fruit, which is loved by everyone in every form and to relish it for the whole year it is preserved and stored in form of Pickle and also Sundried for the further use in different dishes.
How to prepare Ambula Paga?
This Simple Dish of Dry Mango is tangy, a little sweet, spicy, and is simply finger-licking. This is made by just soaking the mangoes in warm water for 5-10mins, mash them in the water using your hand, add little salt and sugar, green chili, crushed garlic pods, and onion. There you go, an easy delicious Pagaw is Ready to serve.
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