Maanga ( Mango) Ograi rice (Karnataka Cuisine)

 

Mango Rice 

In Mango season when you are in the mood for some quick food and have left over rice this is the best food to prepare. 

Ingredients

1 raw mango diced

1/4 tsp mustard

1/2 cup coconut

1/4 tsp hing ( You can skip if you are not a fan of hing) 

1 stem of curry leaves

3 - 5 Red chillies ( add more if you like spicy food)

2 tbsp Ground Nut, 10 - 12 cashews (optional), curry leaves, 1 tsp urad dal , 1 tsp chana dal. 

Salt to taste (1 tsp)

 2 cups cooked rice. (Makes for 3 to 4 people) 

1 small lemon size tamarind / 1 tsp tamarind paste. 

1 cup oil ( 2-3 tbsp) preferrably Til/ Gingelly oil instead of Sunflower oil. 

Preparation Method and Time (15 minutes)

Cook rice if you dont have left over rice and keep it aside. Grind raw mango, mustard, coconut, hing, red chillies, tamarind coarsely and keep it aside. Take oil and saute mustard, curry leaves, chana dal, urad dal, groundnut and cashews together. Now add the mango paste and cook for a 5 minutes until the raw smell. Add Salt and keep the paste aside. Spread the rice in a big plate and then add the mango paste. Serve it hot with crispy pappad or potato chips and raita ( optional)