A tangy and spicy mango rice dish that's perfect for summer. This South Indian-inspired recipe combines the flavors of raw mango, spices, and nuts for a delicious meal.

Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1raw mango, peeled and grated
- 2tbspcoconut oil or mustard oil
- 10sprigscurry leaves
- 2red chilli
- 1/4cuppeanuts
- 1/4cupcashews
- 2tbspurad dal
- 2tbspchana dal, soaked
- 1tspsalt
- 1tspred chilli powder
- 1/2tspturmeric powder
- 1/2tspfenugreek seeds
- 1tspmustard seeds
- 1tspcumin seeds
- 1/4cupdesiccated coconut
- 4cupsprecooked rice
How to make Chatpatta Mango Rice
Preparation
Heat coconut oil or mustard oil in a pan.
Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
Add cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, and curry leaves.
Add red chillies, peanuts, and cashews. Sauté until the nuts are golden brown.
Add urad dal and soaked chana dal. Cook until they are lightly browned.
Stir in grated mango, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook for a few minutes until the mango softens.
Add desiccated coconut and mix well.
Add precooked rice and mix until the rice is well coated with the mango mixture.
Cook for a few more minutes until everything is heated through.
Tips & Tricks
Adjust the amount of red chilli powder to suit your spice preference.
Use fresh coconut if available for a more authentic taste.
Serve with a side of yogurt or raita to balance the flavors.
Preeti Kalia
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