Mango Rice from Leftover Rice

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Preeti Kalia (@hobbi_espassion)

A tangy and flavorful mango rice dish made from leftover rice, perfect to enjoy with curd or tempered raita.

Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
10min
Total Time
25min
Mango Rice from Leftover Rice recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 bowl)
  • 1
    raw mango
  • 1cup
    cooked rice
  • 1pinch
    asafoetida
  • 1tsp
    cumin seeds
  • 1tsp
    fenugreek seeds
  • 1tsp
    mustard seeds
  • 2tbsp
    raw peanuts
  • 6
    cashew nuts
  • 2sprigs
    curry leaves
  • 1tbsp
    coriander leaves
  • 1tbsp
    chana dal
  • 1tsp
    urad dal split (white)
  • 3
    green chilli
  • 2
    red chilli
  • 1tsp
    degi mirch
  • 1tsp
    turmeric powder
  • salt to taste
  • 1tsp
    ginger, grated

How to make Mango Rice from Leftover Rice

  1. Grate the raw mango and set aside.

  2. Heat oil in a pan and add asafoetida, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, and mustard seeds. Allow them to splutter.

  3. Add raw peanuts and cashew nuts, and sauté until golden brown.

  4. Add curry leaves, chana dal, urad dal, green chillies, and red chillies. Sauté for a few minutes.

  5. Add grated mango, degi mirch, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well.

  6. Add the cooked rice and mix thoroughly until the rice is well coated with the spices and mango.

  7. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

Tips & Tricks

  1. You can add 1 tsp of grated ginger for extra flavor.

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