Mango Rice is a classic flavored rice from South India. This rice is prepared using cooked rice, raw grated mango, spices and seasoning. This tangy and spicy rice is a must have during summer when raw mango season is at its peak.
Ingredients:
Rice – 2 cups
Raw Mango – 1 large, peeled and grated
Green Chillies – 8
Dry Red Chillies – 3, cut into pieces
Curry Leaves – 10
Groundnuts or cashewnuts- 1/2 cup, roasted
Mustard seeds – 2 tsps
Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
Bengal Gram – 2 tsps
Black Gram – 2 tsps
Asafoetida – 1/4 tsp
Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp
Oil – 2 tbsps
Salt to taste
Method:
Heat oil in a pan, add black gram, begal gram, cumin seeds,mustard seeds and dry red chillies. When mustard starts to splutter add asafoetida, 2 split green chillies leaves and groundnuts. Saute for a minute and add grated mango. Add turmeric powder and salt. Saute well. Grind remaining green chillies into a smooth paste. Add this chilli paste to the mango micture and saute well for 5mins on low flame. Now add cooked rice, mix well.
