Mango Rice

Mamidikaya Pulihora

Ingredients:

Raw Mango 1
Green Chiles 3
Rice 1 1/2 cups
Turmeric Powder 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste

Talimpu:

Raw Peanuts 2 tbsps
Chana Dal 1/2 tsp
Urad Dal 1/2 tsp
Cumin Seeds 1/2 tsp
Mustard Seeds 1/2 tsp
Whole Red Chiles 2
Curry Leaves a few
Asafoetida a big pinch
Oil 1 tbsp

Method of preparation:

Peel, deseed and chop mango into small pieces.
Alternatively, grate the mango.
Make sure the raw mango is sour enough.
Remove stems, wash and slit green chiles.
Cook rice in 3 cups of water until done.
Fluff the rice onto a wide plate.

Heat oil in a pan, add peanuts and fry for few seconds.
Then add all other talimpu ingredients in order.
When dals turn golden brown, add green chiles, chopped mango, turmeric powder and salt.
Remove from heat once the mango turns soft.
Pour the above mango mixture onto the cooked rice and mix everything well.
Serve with a cup of plain yogurt.

Notes: Make sure rice is not overcooked.