Masala Mango Rice

By Praveen Kumar

A delicious and simple rice dish made with grated (or sliced) green mangoes and rice.
green mangoes

Ingredients:
Basmati Rice – 2 cups
Green Mango – 1 (not too ripe and not too raw and sour)
Coconut – 3 tsp, grated
Capsicum – 1/2, finely sliced
Turmeric Powder – a pinch
Dry Red Chillies – 2
Oil – 4 tsp
Peanuts – 2 tsp
Cashewnuts – 2 tsp, chopped
Coriander Leaves – few, chopped
Salt as per taste

Method:
1. Wash and soak the rice for 10 minutes.
2. Then pressure cook until done. The rice should not be sticky.
3. Peel the mango and grate (or finely slice).
4. Heat oil in a pan over medium flame.
5. Add the peanuts, dry red chillies, cashewnuts and fry for a minute.
6. Add the mango, coconut and mix well.
7. Add salt, turmeric powder, capsicums and stir well.
8. Cook for a minute and remove from flame.
9. Add the cooked rice and stir until well combined.
10. Garnish with coriander leaves.
11. Serve at once.

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Praveen Kumar

Praveen Kumar is the Chief Food Officer at Awesome Cuisine, a platform created in 2008 to showcase India's vibrant culinary heritage. Praveen is a passionate foodie and love to cook. Having spent a few years in the retail fast food world, Praveen has been exploring the world of food since his school days. Join him on a flavorful journey.

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