Mamidikaya Pulihora

A tangy, flavourful South Indian rice dish made with raw mango and aromatic tempering.

Ingredients

1. 2 raw mangoes
2. 4 cups cooked rice
3. 1 tbsp chana dal
4. 1 tbsp urad dal
5. 1 tsp mustard seeds
6. 2 whole red chillies
7. A bunch of curry leaves
8. 1 tsp turmeric

Instructions

1. Prepare the Mango–Rice Base

   • Peel and grate or finely chop the raw mango.
   • Mix the grated mango evenly into the cooked rice.

2. Prepare the Tempering

   • Heat oil in a pan.
   • Add chana dal and urad dal; fry until lightly golden.
   • Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
   • Add whole red chillies, curry leaves and turmeric powder.

3. Combine and Finish

   • Add the rice–mango mixture to the pan.
   • Mix well until the rice is fully coated with the tempering.
   • Add salt to taste and serve hot.