MANGAI OGARAY (MANGO RICE)

Preparation Method :

• Cook the rice and spread it on a platter to cool.
• The Spice Paste: Grind the ingredients to a fine paste, add the grated mango.
• Heat the oil and add all the ingredients for tempering. When the mustard seeds splutter, add the peanuts.
• When the Bengal gram dal turns golden, add the remaining grated mango. Cook for a few minutes on medium heat till the mango is done.
• Add the spice paste and cook till the raw smell disappears. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• Add the salt and curry leaves to the rice and stir in the cooked spices, a little at a time, till well blended with the rice.
• Serve hot with fried papadams.