Mamidikaya Pulihora | Mango Rice

I usually prepare this pulihora for the ugadi festival and also in summers which is very simple, delicious and easy to make. My daughter loves all kinds of pulihora - One of which is this mango rice which is made with fresh raw mangoes.

Cooking Time 1 hour
Serves 2-3 Persons

Ingredients:

Rice (cook 2 cups rice with 1 ½ water) (each grain should be seperate) (preferably sona masoori rice)	2 Cups
Grated Raw Mango (peel and grate)	2 - 2 ½  Cups
Coriander Leaves (finely chopped)	Few
Salt	To Taste

For Seasoning:

Oil	2 - 3 Tbsps
Peanuts	2 - 3 Tbsps
Cashews	2 - 3 Tbsps
Channa Dal	1 Tbsp
Urad Dal	1 Tbsp
Mustard Seeds	1 Tbsp
Dry Red Chillies	4 - 5
Green chillies	8 - 10
Curry Leaves	10 - 15
Turmeric Pwd	¼ Tsp
Ginger (Grated)	1 Tsp

Process:

• Heat oil in  a pan and fry peanuts for 1 - 2 min until light golden color. Then add cashews, channa dal, urad dal, mustard seeds and fry for another 1 min on medium flame.
• Now add green chillies, red chillies, ginger, Turmeric Pwd and curry leaves and fry for about 1 min on a low flame. Switch off and keep it aside.
• Spread the cooked rice in a wide pan, then sprinkle salt and add the seasoning and grated mango to the rice.
• Mix well with your hand or with a big spoon. Serve and enjoy !!!
• Generally i make this pulihora on the Ugadi Festival.