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Raw mango Rice/ Mamidi Kaya Pulihora

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Raw mango Rice/ Mamidi Kaya Pulihora

Description

A South Indian rice delicacy, which is healthy and full of flavours unlike most pulaos and biryanis which call for a generous amount of oil or ghee.  The main ingredient in this rice dish is raw mango which lends it a tangy flavour and is balanced with a fragrant tempering of dals, chillies , curry leaves and a generous amount of cashews and peanuts.  

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :10 Min

Cook Time : 15 Min

Total Time : 25 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 3 cups long grain cooked white rice (each grain should be seperate)
  • 1 1/2 cups grated raw green mango (remove skin)
  • 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons roasted cashewnuts halved
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • For tempering - 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 tablespoon chana dal
  • 1 tablespoon split black gram dal
  • 2 dry red chillis
  • 2 green chillies slitted
  • 1 inch grated ginger (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 15 curry leaves

Directions

  • Heat coconut oil in a heavy bottomed pan and add the mustard seeds, asafoetida and curry leaves.
  • Once they splutter, add the chana dal and urad dal and let them turn brown on medium flame.
  • Now add the red chillies , green chillies grated ginger and turmeric powder.
  • Sauté for few seconds and add the grated mango and stir fry it for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the roasted peanuts and cashewnuts and simmer the flame.
  • Add the cooked white rice, sprinkle salt and mix well till the tempering is well blended with the rice.
  • Adjust the seasonings and serve hot with pachadi of your choice.
Sanchita Mittal

Sanchita Mittal

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