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    Mango Rice Recipe (Mangai Sadam)

    Last Updated On: Mar 26, 2025 by Sharmilee J

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    Mango Rice is a flavorful, tangy rice made by cooking grated raw mango with tempered spices, peanuts and blending it with cooked rice. Mango Rice is a perfect meal for lunchbox & travel and is relished for its tangy taste. Learn to make Raw Mango Rice with step by step pictures and video.

    raw mango rice in a leaf plate

    Raw Mango Rice or Mango Rice or Mangai Sadam is my favorite. I love all tangy rice varieties like puliyodharai, lemon rice etc. I love this rice with little sweet taste so I often choose slightly ripe mango.

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    • Mango Rice Video
    • Mango Rice Ingredients
    • How to make Mango Rice Step by Step
    • Expert Tips
    • Serving & Storage
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    About Mango Rice

    Mango Rice or Raw Mango Rice is made with precooked rice, raw mangoes along with tempering spices and peanuts. This Mango Rice is super easy and quick to make just like lemon rice, coconut rice etc. Raw Mango Rice is popular in Southern states like Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

    There are lot of ways this manga sadam can be done but recently I found this recipe suiting to our family taste so this is going to be my keeper. This recipe is South Indian Style Mango Rice. In Telugu it is known as Mamidikaya Pulihora and in tamil it is called Mangai Sadam.

    Raw Mango Rice is known for its simplicity in the making as it is very easy and quick when you have raw mangoes in hand. The only time consuming task it to grate raw mangoes other than that this rice gets done quickly.

    I saw this recipe from a popular Tamil magazine I instantly wanted to try, as it looked flavorful and tempting. And it didn’t disappoint me at all, yummy tangy rice ready. This is sure a easy variety rice which is a quick fix for lunch. Potato chips or papad is a nice combination for mangai sadam.

    raw mango rice in a leaf plate

    Mango Rice Video

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    Mango Rice Ingredients

    • Raw Mango – Choose raw mango that is firm so that grating is easy. You can even use slightly ripe raw mango for a tangy taste. You can choose kili mooku or regular raw mango variety.
    • Rice – You can use regular cooking rice or sona masoori rice or even basmati rice. Cook in a such a way that grains are separated and does not mush up when mixed.
    • Tempering – A basic tempering is done using oil, mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal, red chilies, hing.
    • Peanuts – Peanuts add a nice crunch to this rice so do not miss it.
    • Turmeric powder – Turmeric powder adds flavor and color to this rice.
    ingredients needed for raw mango rice

    How to make Mango Rice Step by Step

    1.Wash the mango, trim the edges and peel off the skin.

    peel the skin from mangoes

    2.Grate it using a big holed grater and set aside.

    grate raw mango

    3.Measure 1 cup grated raw mango and set aside.

    measure 1 cup

    4.Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan add

    • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
    • 1/2 teaspoon urad dal
    • 1 teaspoon chana dal
    • a small sprig curry leaves
    • 2 small dry red chillies
    • a pinch hing
    • 2 tablespoon peanuts
    add the tempering, peanuts

    5.Let the lentils get slightly browned, and peanuts are roasted well.

    saute for few minutes

    6.Add 1 cup grated raw mango, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder and salt to taste.

    add grated raw mango

    7.Saute till its slightly thick but not very dry, just 5 minutes will be enough. Switch off.

    saute well

    8.Fluff cooked rice, add 2 teaspoon gingelly oil, mix it.

    9. Add the cooked raw mango mixture to cooked rice.

    add to cooked rice

    9.Mix it well taking care not to break the rice.

    mix it well

    Raw Mango Rice is ready! Serve hot with papad or fryums!

    Expert Tips

    • You can regular cooked rice or even basmati rice. Cook rice such a way that it is not sticky.
    • You can pressure cook rice or use draining method to cook rice. Make sure rice is cooked grain separated.
    • Once cooked spread it in a plate and let it cool down completely before you add the thokku to it.
    • The thokku can be warm when you add it but rice should be cool only then it will not become mushy.
    • I have used red chilies alone but you can use 1 green chilli for flavor.
    • You can even add a pinch of jaggery to balance the sourness of raw mango.
    • You can add 6-8 cashews while frying peanuts.

    Serving & Storage

    Serve Raw mango rice with papad or fryums. You can pair it with any spicy vegetable curry. Raw Mango Rice keeps well in room temperature for about a day and in fridge for 2 days. Reheat and serve hot!

    If you have any more questions about this Mango Rice Recipe do mail me at sharmispassions@gmail.com. In addition, follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest ,Youtube and Twitter .

    Tried this Mango Rice Recipe ? Do let me know how you liked it. Also tag us on Instagram @sharmispassions and hash tag it on #sharmispassions.

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    Mango Rice Recipe | Mangai Sadam

    Mango Rice is a flavorful, tangy rice made by cooking grated raw mango with tempered spices, peanuts and blending it with cooked rice. Mango Rice is a perfect meal for lunchbox & travel and is relished for its tangy taste. Learn to make Raw Mango Rice with step by step pictures and video.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time25 minutes mins
    Servings2
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups cooked rice cooled down
    • 1 cup raw mango skin peeled and grated
    • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
    • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • salt to taste
    • To temper:
    • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
    • 1/2 teaspoon urad dal
    • 1 teaspoon chana dal
    • a small sprig curry leaves
    • 2 small dry red chillies
    • a pinch hing
    • 2 tablespoon peanuts

    Instructions

    • Wash the mango, trim the edges and peel off the skin.
    • Grate it using a big holed grater and set aside.
    • Measure 1 cup grated raw mango and set aside.
    • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan add 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1/2 teaspoon urad dal, 1 teaspoon chana dal, a small sprig curry leaves, 2 small dry red chillies, a pinch hing, 2 tablespoon peanuts.
    • Let the lentils get slightly browned, and peanuts are roasted well.
    • Add 1 cup grated raw mango, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder and salt to taste.
    • Saute till its slightly thick but not very dry, just 5 minutes will be enough. Switch off.
    • Fluff cooked rice, add 2 teaspoon gingelly oil, mix it.
    • Add the cooked raw mango mixture to cooked rice.
    • Mix it well taking care not to break the rice.
    • Raw Mango Rice is ready! Serve hot with papad or fryums!

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    Notes

    • You can regular cooked rice or even basmati rice. Cook rice such a way that it is not sticky.
    • You can pressure cook rice or use draining method to cook rice. Make sure rice is cooked grain separated.
    • Once cooked spread it in a plate and let it cool down completely before you add the thokku to it.
    • The thokku can be warm when you add it but rice should be cool only then it will not become mushy.
    • I have used red chilies alone but you can use 1 green chilli for flavor.
    • You can even add a pinch of jaggery to balance the sourness of raw mango.
    • You can add 6-8 cashews while frying peanuts.
    Nutrition Facts
    Mango Rice Recipe | Mangai Sadam
    Amount Per Serving (125 g)
    Calories 413 Calories from Fat 117
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 13g20%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Trans Fat 0.03g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
    Monounsaturated Fat 7g
    Sodium 29mg1%
    Potassium 428mg12%
    Carbohydrates 66g22%
    Fiber 5g21%
    Sugar 14g16%
    Protein 9g18%
    Vitamin A 1512IU30%
    Vitamin C 195mg236%
    Calcium 74mg7%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Laavanya

      July 21, 2011 at 2:51 pm

      Yummy.. love raw mangoes in every form possible.

      Reply
    2. Sudha Sabarish

      July 21, 2011 at 3:01 pm

      Surely the raw mango rice will be tasty.My mom also use to prepare in the mango season.Nice pics too.

      Reply
    3. Ramya Bala

      July 21, 2011 at 3:13 pm

      i have it in one cookbook I have…grinding mango and coconut..we loved it…tangy n yummy rice…

      Reply
    4. Suja

      July 21, 2011 at 3:18 pm

      Tangy and flavorful rice..looks so delicious.

      Reply
    5. Sush

      July 21, 2011 at 3:39 pm

      We too make it exactly the same way. Nice pictures.

      Reply
    6. Reshmi Mahesh

      July 21, 2011 at 3:43 pm

      Delicious tangy rice..

      Reply
    7. Shanavi

      July 21, 2011 at 3:43 pm

      Looks very delicious.. Sanjeev Kapoor's recipe also involves grinding of masala similar to this.

      Reply
    8. Krithi's Kitchen

      July 21, 2011 at 3:56 pm

      Wow you are tempting me!
      lovely clicks..

      Reply
    9. Nithya

      July 21, 2011 at 4:39 pm

      I love raw mango rice too 🙂 tangy and yummy. We make it pretty much the same way except the coconut. Will try adding next time. But if you skip the coconut, you can preserve the thokku for a week and use too I guess 🙂

      Reply
    10. Paaka Shaale

      July 21, 2011 at 4:54 pm

      I can have mango rice anytime of the day!! Yours looks so yummy!! Great photography as well 🙂

      Reply
    11. Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal

      July 21, 2011 at 4:56 pm

      I love this ground paste. I have some raw mango at home, so I might give this a try 🙂

      Reply
    12. Happy Cook / Finla

      July 21, 2011 at 5:15 pm

      Just reading the ingridients makes my mouth water.

      Reply
    13. Kurryleaves

      July 21, 2011 at 6:08 pm

      a quick fix for lunch as you said..looks delicious…lovely clicks

      Reply
    14. Suma Gandlur

      July 21, 2011 at 7:39 pm

      Lovely rice! I know how yummy this one tastes. 🙂

      Reply
    15. arthi

      July 21, 2011 at 8:06 pm

      looks delicious..

      Reply
    16. Satrupa

      July 22, 2011 at 12:25 am

      Ahhh such a tangy and delish one pot meal !!

      Reply
    17. divya

      July 22, 2011 at 1:06 am

      looks fabulous! Lovely presentation 🙂

      Reply
    18. Nags

      July 22, 2011 at 1:43 am

      the thokku itself looks very lick-able 🙂

      Reply
    19. Prathibha

      July 22, 2011 at 2:06 am

      I love this…we make the same wat at home…looks delicious..:) N'joy ur weekend

      Reply
    20. Tina

      July 22, 2011 at 2:41 am

      lovely and yummy…nice clicks as always dear..

      Reply
    21. Nitha

      July 22, 2011 at 3:54 am

      Looks so delicious..

      Reply
    22. Torviewtoronto

      July 22, 2011 at 5:00 am

      delicious looking mango rice looks wonderful

      Reply
    23. Priti

      July 22, 2011 at 5:01 am

      Looks so good and tempting …lovely clicks as always

      Reply
    24. Premalatha Aravindhan

      July 22, 2011 at 5:02 am

      Tasted this mango rice at my mil's place…Thanks for sharing the recipe.Loved your ramekins:)

      Reply
    25. Mugdha

      July 22, 2011 at 7:48 am

      I love raw mango rice too 🙂 tangy and yummy

      Reply
    26. M D

      July 22, 2011 at 8:05 am

      Loved those ramekins and that mango rice looks delicious in them!

      Reply
    27. jeyashrisuresh

      July 22, 2011 at 8:29 am

      deliicous mango rice and love the addition of coconut in that

      Reply
    28. Angie's Recipes

      July 22, 2011 at 9:46 am

      I have never tried rice prepared this way…it looks so lovely.

      Reply
    29. Anonymous

      July 22, 2011 at 5:13 pm

      Reminds me of home. Thanks for sharing. This is Munir over here at Focus.

      Reply
    30. Sobha Shyam

      July 22, 2011 at 7:30 pm

      wow, such a wonderful rice, looks great..

      Reply
    31. Radhika@foodfor7stages

      July 23, 2011 at 4:49 am

      Enjoy your long weekend Sharmi. I understand how it feels to get this break while working. Isn't it good.
      Love the grinding part, looks so yumm.

      Reply
    32. Nithu

      July 23, 2011 at 9:23 pm

      I love mango rice. THis looks perfect.

      Reply
    33. Shabitha Karthikeyan

      July 24, 2011 at 6:13 am

      Lovely rice one of my favorite !!!

      Reply
    34. Plateful

      July 24, 2011 at 6:49 am

      Who doesn't like a bit of tang? Not me! I've always wanted to try thing tangy rice and now you are tempting me with your beautiful clicks and styling!

      Reply
    35. Plateful

      July 24, 2011 at 6:49 am

      Who doesn't like a bit of tang? Not me! I've always wanted to try thing tangy rice and now you are tempting me with your beautiful clicks and styling!

      Reply
    36. Sanjeeta kk

      July 24, 2011 at 9:57 am

      Mouth started watering as soon as I read the title! The rice looks delightful, Sharmilee.

      Reply
    37. Sharmilee! :)

      July 25, 2011 at 12:07 pm

      @Nithi : Sure nithi will try to skip coconut and try when I want to store the thokku for future use, sure a good idea…:) Will try n let u knw! 🙂

      Reply
    38. n33ma

      July 26, 2011 at 5:03 pm

      nice and tangy rice,good photos.

      Reply
    39. Sapthanaa Balachander (Alias) Abilashini

      July 27, 2011 at 11:25 am

      nice click.. looks lovely and the rice texture is awesome..!!

      Reply
    40. The Procrastobaker

      July 29, 2011 at 4:51 pm

      Thank you for leaving your lovely comment on my blog, this recipe looks so up my street and totalllyyyy scrumptious, a perfect side dish in its own right. You have a wonderful blog indeed! 🙂

      Reply
    41. myfudo

      August 20, 2011 at 11:26 pm

      This is tempting. I never thought of a raw mango in a rice galore. I'm gonna try it.

      Reply
    42. Chowder Singh

      June 08, 2012 at 9:25 am

      Mango rice. Sounds lovely!

      Reply
    43. Kohila Ganesan

      May 06, 2014 at 11:08 am

      Looking so delicious.

      Reply
    44. Kohila Ganesan

      May 06, 2014 at 11:08 am

      Yummy. Tasty mango rice. Thanks sharmi

      Reply
    45. AB

      August 04, 2015 at 5:01 pm

      Tried it. Great taste. Thanks

      Reply
    46. xshietTAY

      May 15, 2016 at 2:37 pm

      Going to try this with cooking my rice in coconut milk! Yumm

      Reply
    47. Foodpanda Coupons

      April 18, 2018 at 1:35 pm

      looking So delicious mango Rice Thanks Shamis

      Reply
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