Mamidikaya Annam

Similar to making lemon rice. Instead of squeezing lime/lemon juice we use raw mango in the preparation.

Ingredients
Raw Mango peeled &grated use depending on the tartness of the mango (less if it is more tart and vice versa)
Rice
Mustard seeds
Chenna dal
Urad Dal
Green Chillies
Red Chillies
Ginger chopped/ grated (I prefer grating)
Peanuts and/or Cashew nuts
Curry leaves
Turmeric powder
Asafoetida
Salt
Oil

Get Cooking!
1. Cook the rice and keep it aside.
2. Sauté mustard seeds,chenna dal, urad dal, ginger, green chillies , red chillies, curry leaves in some oil.
3. Roast the peanuts and/ or cashew nuts and add.
4. Add the grated raw mango and stir it around for a wee bit.
5. Switch the heat off. Add the rice, salt, turmeric powder and asafoetida.
7. Mix well taking care not to mush the rice.

Tips
Cook the rice with a tsp or 2 of oil to help keep the cooked grains of rice separate. If making lemon rice, add the lemon/lime juice along with the rice i.e.., after switching the heat off.