Mango Rice

Mango Rice

Mango rice is a must on Ugadi festival.  Cooked rice mixed with raw  grated mango however is very regular in south Indian homes during mango season.


Ingredients:
3 cups cooked rice
1 cup grated raw mango
5-6 red chilies
1/2 tea spoon methi seeds (fenugreek)
1/4 cup pea nuts
1 tea spoon mustard seeds
1/4 tea spoon hing
1/4 tea spoon haldi
1 tea spoon sugar
1 strand curry leaves
2 table spoon oil
Salt to taste

Preparation:
1. Dry roast red chilies and methi seeds in a pan till  methi gives out a nice aroma
2. Cool and powder the roasted methi and chilies. Set aside
3. Heat oil in a pan , add mustard seeds, haldi, hing, curry leaves, ground nuts and saute till mustard splits and ground nuts are well roasted.
4. Put off the heat and add the grated mango, ground powder and salt. Mix well.
5. Add the cooked rice and mix well.
6. Serve hot.