Mango Rice

Recipe Ingredients:

1 raw green mango, grated

225 gm rice

450 ml water

2 tbsp sunflower oil

1/2 tbsp mustard seeds

1/2 tbsp split black gram

1/2 tbsp split golden gram

1/2 tbsp split bengal gram

1/2 tbsp cumin seeds

1/2 tbsp turmeric powder

2 green chillies, slit into two (length wise)

10-12 curry leaves

1 tbsp salt, or to taste

2 tbsp grated carrot

How to Prepare:

Wash the rice in several changes of cold water untill the water runs clear. Leave to soak in fresh cold water for 20 min, then drain the water. Cook rice by adding 500 ml water for 20-30 minutes.

Heat the oil in a non-stick pan over a medium heat. When hot, but not smoking, add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, split black gram, split golden gram, split bengal gram, followed by the curry leaves and green chillies.

Stir in the turmeric, quickly followed by adding cooked rice and salt. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute, now add grated raw mango and grated carrot. Mix well to combine.Serve immediately.