Mamidikaya Pulihora (Raw Mango Tamarind Rice)

A must-have tangy rice dish during Ugadi!

Ingredients:

• Cooked Rice – 2 cups

• Grated Raw Mango – ½ cup

• Green Chilies – 3 (chopped)

• Mustard Seeds – ½ tsp

• Curry Leaves – 1 sprig

• Chana Dal – 1 tbsp

• Urad Dal – 1 tbsp

• Turmeric Powder – ¼ tsp

• Hing – a pinch

• Salt – to taste

• Oil – 2 tbsp

Preparation:

1. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, chana dal, urad dal, and hing.

2. Once the dal turns golden, add green chilies and curry leaves.

3. Add grated mango and sauté for a minute.

4. Mix in turmeric and salt, then add the cooked rice.

5. Stir well and serve with papad or chutney.