Mamidikaya Pulihora is the tangy Mango Rice made in Andhra Pradesh. Similar to Lemon Rice, here it is grated raw mangoes that provide the sour taste that is characteristic of any pulihora. Also called Mavinakayi Chitranna in Kannada and Mangai Sadam in Tamil, this one dish meal celebrates tangy unripe mangoes in all their glory.
Cuisine Andhra, Gluten Free, Indian, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings 6People
Calories 213kcal
Equipment
1 Pressure Cooker
1 Steel Vessel (1.5 litre capacity to cook rice)
1 Large Vessel or Plate (To mix the ingredients in)
1 Small Wok or Frying Pan
Peeler
Grater
Plate
Spatula
Ingredients
1.25CupRice
1CupGrated Raw Mango | Mammidikaya | Kairi(~175 gms)
1tspTurmeric
1 tbspOil(Sesame Oil Preferred)
For Tempering
1tbspOil(Sesame Oil Preferred)
1tspRai, Avalu, Mustard Seeds
1.5tspUdad Dal | Minapa Pappu | Split Black Gram
1tspChana Dal | Senaga Pappu | Split Bengal Gram
2-3tbspPeanuts
3-4Red Chillies
A Few Curry Curry Leaves
Salt to Taste
Instructions
Getting the Rice Ready the Rice
Wash 1.25 cups of rice and add 2 cups of water to it.
Pressure cook the rice for 3 whistles.
When the cooker depressurizes, remove the rice from it.
Spread the cooked rice in a plate and let it cool a bit.
To the warm rice, add 1/3 tsp turmeric, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and some salt. Mix well.
Making the Tempering
In a large kadhai, heat 1 tbsp sesame oil.
Add 1 tsp mustard seeds and let them crackle.
Next, add 1.5 tsp udad dal and 1 tsp chana dal, and stir-fry till the dals are light brown.
Now, add 2-3 tbsp peanuts and stir-fry till the dals are golden brown.
Turn the heat down to low.
Add 2-3 split red dried chillies and a few curry leaves. Stir-fry for a few seconds.
Turn off the heat.
The Final Step
Add 1 cup grated mango and mix well.
Immediately add the mango-tempering mix to the rice and mix well.
Cover and let the Mammidkaya Pulihora | Mavinikai Chitranna | Mangai Sadam rest and absorb all the flavours.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with some papad, fryums, or just plain cold dahi.
Notes
Tips:
The mango must be khatta/tangy or the Mammidikaya Pulihora will be bland.
Do not fry the grated mango too much or it will lose its flavour.
If you like your food spicy, crush the fried red chillies before mixing in rice.
Nutrition Information for a Kidney DietIf you omit the udad dal, chana dal, peanuts, and salt; AND reduce grated mango to 3/4 cup (150 gms), then the updated nutrition values are: