Spicy Mango Masala Rice

Oh Boy! Its that time of the year when you see mangoes in abundance. I love raw mangoes more than the ripe ones. For those who are in India, you would understand what I am talking about - the Totapuri mangoes and the very small green mangoes that are made for pickles.

Anyway, today I will be sharing a favorite recipe of mine using raw mangos -

SPICY MANGO MASALA RICE

Here's the recipe

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SPICY MASALA MANGO RICE

Ingredients:

1 cup white rice

Salt for taste

Masala Paste:

1 Raw Mango

5 Dry red chillies

Coriander seeds - 1 1/2 tbsp

Cumin seeds - 1 tbsp

Coconut - 1/2 cup grated

Green chillies - 2 -3

Tempering:

Mustard seeds - 1 tsp

Chana dal - 2 tsp

Urad dal - 2 tsp

Peanuts - 2 tbsp
Asafoetida - 1/2 tsp

Curry leaves - 10-12 

The HOW TO:

Cook the rice. Make sure that the rice is not mushy by not adding too much water. 

Dry roast the red chillies, coriander seeds and cumin seeds. When you get a nice flavour, switch off the stove. Let it cool and set aside. Later, add this mix to chopped mango, coconut and green chillies. Add a bit of water so you are able to make a paste. Be sure not to add too much water.

In a pan, add a tbsp of oil and transfer this masala paste. Fry until the water evaporates a bit and the raw smell of the masala disappears. Add salt.

Now add rice to this paste and mix well.

In another pan, heat 1 tbsp of oil. Add the dals and peanuts. When the dals turn a golden brown, add the mustard seeds, asafoetida and curry leaves. Switch off the stove. Add this mix to the rice.

Enjoy!

Hope you like this recipe. 

Let me know if you have tried it. Would love to know hot it turned out!