Raw Mango Rice / Mamidikaya Pulihora

Being Summer, Raw mangoes and mangoes  are available in plenty and pocket friendly too. Using the vegetable of the season, i made Raw Mango Rice. 

Its very easy to prepare and to carry in your lunch box; and stays flavourful, tasty during lunchtime. It goes best with vadams/fritters/potato fry and raita. 

Ingredients :

Raw Mango - 1 (Washed & Grated) 
Cooked Basmati rice - 3 cups  
Long red chillies - 2
Green Chillies - 2 (small-split lengthwise) 
Turmeric - 1 tsp (optional, i haven't added as i wanted to retain the natural colour and flavour of the mango)
Oil - 2 tbsp 
Ghee - 1 tsp (optional) 
Salt - to taste 

For Tadka : 

Mustard seeds - 1 tsp 
Jeera / Cumin seeds - 1 tsp 
Peanuts / Cashews - roasted in ghee or oil (Optional)
Chana dal - 1 tsp (I like to use dal generously as it gives a good crunch in between, adjust the level according to your style) 
Urad dal - 1 tsp 
Curry Leaves - 1 sprig 
Hing / Asafoetida - 1 pinch 

Method : 

1. Wash and cook Basmati Rice in water. Ensure it doesn't get mushy. Strain the rice once cooked and spread it in a wide bottomed dish bowl / plate and cool

2. In a kadai / pan, Add oil and the items listed under " For Tadka" and fry it till it becomes golden brown 

3. Tip in the grated raw mango, saute and cook it for less than 2 minutes

 

4. Add the cooked rice and Salt. Gently mix with fork or spoon, so that it blends perfectly without breaking the rice. 

5. Add a tsp of desi ghee and serve hot or pack in your lunch box and share the flavourful rice with your kith & kin !!

NOTE : 

• You can use leftover rice also for this recipe. 
• If your mango is not tangy / sour you could use a little more than 1 cup. Say 1 cup + 1 handful 

DIVI !!