Clean, wash and quarter the fennel. Wash the pepperoni, slit lengthwise, remove the seeds and cut the pod into rings
Heat ghee in a large, deep frying pan. Roast the spices in it for about 2 minutes, deglaze with 250 ml water and add fennel. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Cut the flesh of the mango from the stone. Peel and finely dice the flesh. Mix with orange juice and sugar and puree. Pour over the fennel and simmer covered for another 15-20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and arrange in bowls. Basmati rice tastes good with it