Mavinakayi Chitranna Recipe: Mavinakayi Chitranna, also known as Mango Rice is a lip-smacking dish prepared with rice

Mavinakayi Chitranna is a popular South Indian festive dish that is prepared on the festival of Ugadi. Mavinakayi Chitranna, also known as Mango Rice is a lip-smacking dish prepared with rice. 

This dish is typically famous in Karnataka and is relished on special occasions and festivals. 

Made with cooked rice, raw mango, coconut, urad dal, chana dal, mustard seeds and peanuts, Mavinakayi Chitranna is a delightful dish to indulge in. 

You can prepare this dish in a jiffy and enjoy it with your loved ones. So this festive season, make sure you try this recipe and enjoy its plethora of flavours.

2 Servings

1 cup rice

3/4 cup grated raw mango

2 tablespoon roasted peanuts

1 teaspoon mustard seeds

1 teaspoon chana dal

1 teaspoon urad dal

1/4 teaspoon asafoetida

2 stalks curry leaves

1/4 teaspoon turmeric

3 teaspoon grated coconut

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

salt as required

1 piece dry red chili

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Step 1 / 6 Cook The Rice

Firstly cook the rice your usual way. Once cooked, set them aside for later usage.

Step 2 / 6 Heat Oil In A Kadhai

Now heat oil in a kadhai, add asafoetida, dry red chilli, curry leaves, chana dal and urad dal. Let them splutter for a few minutes.

Step 3 / 6 Add Grated Mango

Add the raw grated mango and turmeric powder. Mix well.

Step 4 / 6 Saute Well

Saute for a few minutes until the mango starts shrinking.

Step 5 / 6 Add Cooked Rice

Finally, add cooked rice and mix well. Add salt as per your taste.

Step 6 / 6 Garnish And Serve

Garnish with roasted peanuts, grated coconut and serve. Do try this recipe, rate it and let us know how it turned out to be.