Mango Rice (Mavinakayi Chitranna)

Name: Mango Rice (Mavinakayi Chitranna)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 4 cups cooked Rice; 3 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 4 piece Dry Red Chillies; 1 tsp Coriander Seeds; 1 tbsp Chana Dal; 1 tbsp Urad Dal; 0.33 cup Raw Peanuts; 1 sprig Curry Leaves; 0.5 cup Fresh Coconut, sliced; 2 cups Raw Mango, grated; 2 piece Green Chillies, slit; 0.5 tsp Turmeric; Salt to taste; Fresh Coriander leaves for garnishing

by Leena Kohli (@leenakohli)

Prep Time

15min

Cook Time

15min

Total Time

30min

Indian Lunch Dinner Main Course Vegetarian Vegan Gluten-Free

Mango Rice, also known as Raw Mango Rice or Mamidikaya Pulihora in Telugu and Mavinakayi Chitranna in Kannada, is a tasty South Indian dish that beautifully balances tangy and savoury flavours. This easy mango rice recipe is popular during the summer months when raw mangoes are at their peak. However,...

Ingredients

4 Servings

(1 serving = 1 cup)

4cups
cooked Rice
3tbsp
Oil
1tsp
Mustard Seeds
4piece
Dry Red Chillies
1tsp
Coriander Seeds
1tbsp
Chana Dal
1tbsp
Urad Dal
1/3cup
Raw Peanuts
1sprig
Curry Leaves
1/2cup
Fresh Coconut, sliced
2cups
Raw Mango, grated
2piece
Green Chillies, slit
1/2tsp
Turmeric
Salt to taste
Fresh Coriander leaves for garnishing

How to make Mango Rice (Mavinakayi Chitranna)

Wash, peel, and grate or finely chop the raw mangoes. Set them aside.
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and allow them to crackle.
Add the dry red chillies, coriander seeds, chana dal, urad dal, and peanuts. Sauté until the peanuts turn light golden brown and the dals are crispy.
Add curry leaves, sliced coconut, and green chillies to the pan. Cook for a few minutes until the curry leaves become slightly crisp and the coconut starts to brown.
Add the grated raw mango and turmeric powder to the pan. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the raw smell of the mango dissipates and it softens.
Add the cooked rice to the pan along with salt. Mix gently to ensure the rice is evenly coated with the mango mixture.
Cover the pan and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
Serve the Mango Rice hot or cold, paired with papad or chips.

Tips & Tricks

Choose firm, raw mangoes for a tangy flavor that complements the spices.
Roasted plain peanuts can be used instead of raw peanuts.
While fresh coconut adds the best flavor, you can substitute it with desiccated coconut if necessary.
Adjust the number of chillies based on your spice preference.