Mavinakayi Chittrana Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.1 in a preheated pan add 1 tbsp gingelly oil which adds a lot of flavour to the rice. Add ½ tsp mustard seeds, ½ tsp split white urad dal, 1 tsp chana dal.

step 2

• STEP 2.2 roast on low to medium heat for about 2 to 3 minutes till golden and crisp. Then add 2 sprigs torn curry leaves,2 slit green chillies ½ tsp hing and ¼ turmeric powder and saute for a few seconds.

step 3

• STEP 3.3 at this stage add 1 grated raw mango and saute for a few minutes to mix with the roasted dals. Raw mango does not need to cook for too long.

step 4

• STEP 4.4 next and 2 cups cooked rice and salt to taste. Give it a stir to combine all the ingredients well.

step 5

• STEP 5.5 sprinkle a little water over the rice and cover the pan. Allow it to simmer for a few minutes till the rice can absorb the flavours of the mango and the masala.

step 6

• STEP 6.6 after about 3 minutes remove the cover of the pan and add chopped coriander leaves. Turn off the heat.