Raw Mango Rice / Mangai Sadam

This is a simple and easy to prepare South Indian rice variety . Though it looks like lemon rice ; the tangy taste from mango and the addition of roasted peanuts give a unique taste to this rice. so try this and enjoy.

Ingredients:

Mango - 1 medium sized
Rice - 1½ cup (cooked)
Peanuts - 2 tbsp(Roasted)
Turmeric powder- ¼ tsp
Salt - to taste

For Seasoning:

Oil - 1 to 2 tbsp

Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp

Fenugreek - ¼ tsp

channa dhal -  ½ tsp

Red chillies - 4

Green chillies - 2

Curry leaves - few 

Asafoetida - a pinch

Directions:

Peel the skin of the mango and and grate; Keep aside.

Heat oil in a kadai  and season with all the ingredients given under "For Seasoning" one by one. 

Once it splutters add grated mango along with turmeric powder and salt . Saute for 2 -3 minutes and now add rice and roasted peanuts..

Mix well till it is well combined with mango mixture.

Serve hot with Pickle and Pappad.

Note:

You can also prepare this recipe with leftover rice also.

You can increase the amount of mango according to your taste.