Raw Mango Rice

The Raw Mango Rice preparation is quite common and well liked in most south Indian households. The grated raw mango mixed with the spices gives it a mild spicy edge, while retaining its tanginess. The gingely oil also adds its touch fused with the mango and the fried spices, making this hot dish hard to resist.

Ingredients
Grated raw mango 1 cup
Cooked rice 2 cups
Urad dal 2tsps
Curry leaves
Finely chopped coriander
Roasted peanuts
Turmeric
Hing
Mustard seeds
Dry red chillies
Salt
Gingely oil

Method
1. In a wok, heat gingely oil and splutter mustard seeds.
2. To this, add urad dal, hing, turmeric, curry leaves, dry red chillies and saute.
3. Add the raw grated mango and turn once so that the spices mix well. Allow it to cook for a few minutes on medium flame.
4. Remove from the stove, add the rice and required salt.
5. Mix well.
6.Garnish with coriander leaves and roasted peanuts.
Serve hot with poppadoms.