Nut-Free Raw Mango Rice
Servings: 2 people
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Makes the most of the summers! A popular rice dish from Southern India, Raw Mango Rice is a variation of lemon rice but with the tanginess of raw mangoes. Try out this nut-free, vegan recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds (sarson)
- 1 tsp dhuli urad dal (split black gram)
- 1 tsp chana dal (split chickpea)
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
- 1 cup grated raw green mangoes
- 2 green chillies sliced
- 1/2" piece of ginger chopped
- 2 cups boiled rice
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
Instructions
- To begin, peel and grate 1 cup raw green mangoes and keep aside. Take 2 cups of boiled rice and keep aside.
- Heat sesame oil in a pan. Add in mustard seeds (sarson), chana dal (split chickpea), and urad dal (split black gram). Mix. My kitchen is a nut-free kitchen. If you are using peanuts, add them now.
- Add in asafoetida (hing) and curry leaves. Saute until the dals begin to colorize.
- Next, add in the grated mangoes. Mix well.
- Add in the green chillies and ginger. Saute until the liquid dries up a bit.
- Now add in the boiled rice along with turmeric powder and salt. Mix well. Cover with a lid and let it cook for a minute or two.
- Finish with chopped green coriander leaves. Mix well. Check the salt and add more if required.
- The Raw Mango Rice is ready to serve. Garnish with whole red chillies and chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot.
Notes
- Make sure the rice is at room temperature and not hot. Day-old rice works best for this recipe.
- My kitchen is a nut-free kitchen. Feel free to add nuts of your choice. Peanuts and cashews go well with this recipe.
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June 24, 2023 @ 9:16 am
I just bought some raw mangoes for chutney yesterday. So, will keep one aside for this rice. It would taste yummy and tangy. I like South Indian food.
July 19, 2023 @ 9:09 pm
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
June 24, 2023 @ 11:41 am
Madhu mam is it a twisted version of the lemon rice that are made by south Indian people? If so then I must say I love the taste of lemon rice as earlier I used to be a tenant of a house whose landlord was South Indian and used to stay at the property next to our rented one. That Aunty used to make yummy lemon rice. I also know different preparations of rice but never tried the lemon one. But checking your recipe I wish to give the mango rice a try. Thank you for sharing
July 19, 2023 @ 9:08 pm
Thank you so much Beta. Do try it out 😊
June 24, 2023 @ 12:26 pm
The heat is on, and rice dishes that are simple and flavourful but light on the stomach are my go-to meals nowadays. This green mango rice fits the bill perfectly.
July 19, 2023 @ 9:06 pm
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
June 24, 2023 @ 1:47 pm
My younger daughter loves lemon rice, she can have it anytime n everytime. This is such an amazing twist Madhu Ma’am… maan na padega aapko😊.
I will surprise her with this one day.
July 19, 2023 @ 9:11 pm
Thank you so much Beta. Do try it out 😊
June 25, 2023 @ 9:31 am
Such a simple recipe but sounds yum! Would like to try for sure. Should we add a pinch of sugar to balance the sourness of raw mango?
July 19, 2023 @ 9:05 pm
Thank you so much. Do try it out, sure you can add the sugar 😉
June 25, 2023 @ 9:45 am
Raw Mango rice, interesting recipe. Never heard of till I read ur post. Worth a try a different taste to our palette.
July 19, 2023 @ 9:03 pm
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
June 25, 2023 @ 10:30 am
My daughter loves lemon rice prepared by our South Indian neighbour. I’ve never tried to make it myself since our neighbour always shares it with us. However, this recipe seems like a unique variation, so I’m excited to give it a try and surprise my daughter and neighbour, too 😅with my own homemade version.
July 19, 2023 @ 9:03 pm
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
June 25, 2023 @ 10:54 am
My favourite South Indian dish is mango rice, Madhuji.But I use a lot of peanuts or cashews. The grated mango is so delectable on the palate and the flavours bloom in the mouth.
July 19, 2023 @ 9:02 pm
Thank you so much Harjeet 😊
June 25, 2023 @ 4:51 pm
We also make this often in the summer season when mangos are plenty. I do add peanuts sometimes & sprinkle some grated coconut. Rice cooked with a little less water is best as it is not very sticky.
July 19, 2023 @ 9:01 pm
Thank you so much 😊
June 25, 2023 @ 5:13 pm
My favorite 😀 I can have it practically everyday. Up there with lemon rice. The tanginess of the raw mangoes is just so good.
July 19, 2023 @ 9:00 pm
Thank you so much Kiddo 😊
June 25, 2023 @ 6:33 pm
Simple mango rice and this recipe had my heart as I dont like sabji or sambar with rice. I always upvote these tyoe of variety rice dishes. 😊
July 19, 2023 @ 8:59 pm
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
June 25, 2023 @ 8:48 pm
Mango rice is a popular dish among Tamilians, served sometimes on special occasions too. We call it maanga saadam (Maanga is raw mango and saadam is rice). Unfortunately, I don’t eat mangoes so I have never tried it. But yours being nut-free is definitely a must try; will make it for pati and surprise him 🙂
July 19, 2023 @ 8:59 pm
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
June 25, 2023 @ 10:37 pm
Such a refreshing and vibrant recipe this is. Will try for my husband’s lunchbox this week! 🙂
July 19, 2023 @ 8:58 pm
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
June 30, 2023 @ 3:34 pm
Mango and rice…two of my favourite combos! Such a mouth watering recipe! Trying this soon!
July 19, 2023 @ 9:37 pm
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
August 13, 2023 @ 11:14 pm
Ooh yum! Definitely trying this one out!
August 14, 2023 @ 11:35 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊