Raw Mango Rice
A simple easy peasy rice variety ideal to beat the summer heat with the cooling properties of raw mango.
Ingredients:
- Cooked rice 1 cup
- Salt to taste
- Grated raw mango 1/2 cup
- Curry leaves 2 sprigs
- Dry red chili 1-2
- Refined oil 1 tbsp
- Roasted peanuts 1-2 tbsp (optional)
- Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
- Sesame seeds 1/2 tsp
- Chana dal 1 tsp
- Udid dal 1 tsp
- Asafoetida a pinch
Method:
- Heat oil in a kadhai and add the mustard seeds, sesame seeds, chana dal and udid dal.
- When they splutter add curry leaves and dry red chili.
- Now add the grated mango and salt and saute for a while. Add asafoetida and mix.
- Add the cooked rice and roasted peanuts and stir gently. Take care not to break the rice grains.
- Serve hot with curd, raita, pickle or papad or pack it for your kids lunch box.
