Delicious Raw Mango Rice (Mavai Chitranna)Veg
Experience the authentic, zesty flavors of Raw Mango Rice. This classic dish pairs fluffy, perfectly cooked basmati rice with a tangy, spiced paste made from fresh raw mango, coconut, green chilies, and aromatic mustard seeds. Finished with a flavorful tempering of lentils, peanuts, curry leaves, and asafoetida, this vibrant recipe is a perfect balance of textures and tastes. A delicious, traditional meal that is simple to prepare and wonderful to enjoy.
Ingredients
300 g Basmati Rice
625 ml Water
2 tsp Salt
1 cup Raw Mango
30 g Fresh greated coconut
3 piece Green Chilli
3 tsp Mustard Seeds
2 tsp Bengal Gram (Chana Dal)
1 tsp Black Gram (Urad Dal)
2 tbsp Peanuts
4 piece Dry Red Chilli
10 leaf Curry Leaves
1 tsp Yellow Asafetida
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
4 tbsp Vegetable Oil
Instructions
Step 1— Preparing the Rice
1
Wash the rice in two to three changes of water. Soak the rice in water for approximately 30 minutes, then drain.
2
Cook the rice with the specified amount of water and salt until fluffy.
3
Spread the cooked rice onto a large platter or tray and allow it to cool completely before mixing.
Step 2— Preparing the Spice Paste
1
In a blender or food processor, combine the peeled and shredded raw mango, fresh grated coconut, green chilies, and mustard seeds.
2
Grind the mixture into a fine paste.
Step 3— Preparing the Tempering (Tadka) and Cooking
1
Heat the vegetable oil in a small saucepan or seasoning pot over medium heat.
2
Lower the heat slightly and add the Bengal gram dal (chana dal) and urad dal.
3
Stir for a few seconds, then add the raw peanuts.
4
Once the lentils and peanuts begin to change color, add the mustard seeds and wait for them to pop.
5
Reduce the heat and add the broken dry red chilies, curry leaves, and yellow asafetida (hing).
6
Stir in the ground mango spice paste, turmeric powder, and salt.Cook the mixture for about 3 to 4 minutes until the oil begins to separate from the spice paste.
Step 4— Final Assembly
1
Gently fold the cooked, flavorful mango spice mixture into the cooled rice until evenly combined.
2
Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per recipe
