Mango pulihora

Summer is the season for mangoes. Ripe mangoes are enjoyed by one and all, but raw mangoes can be used too to make delicious dishes. Mango pulihora /Mango rice is a very popular seasonal dish of Andhra(South India) which is simple to make and delicious. Here is the recipe.

INGREDIENTS

Raw mango - 1

Green chillies, red chillies

Curry leaves, turmeric

mustard seeds

oil

rice

cashew nuts

PROCEDURE

1. Grate the raw mango and keep it aside

2. Heat the oil in the pan and add mustard seeds, 2 red chillies, (8 to 9) green chillies (do not chop the chillies) and cook until the chillies are properly fried.

3. add half spoon of turmeric, curry leaves, salt and mix well. Switch off the stove.

4. Cook rice separately (keep 1 cup rice and 2 cups water in a pressure cooker)

5. Now take a bowl and mix the cooked rice, contents cooked in pan (oil and chillies), grated mango and mix well. Add more salt if required.

6. Garnish with roasted cashews.