Thenga Pacchamanga Ari recipe

Wash and soak rice in water for 10 minutes. Add the water and salt to a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the rice and stir, letting the water come to a boil again. Place the lid on the saucepan and lower the heat to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the rice steam for 5 minutes. Keep the cooked rice aside.

Take a pan and add oil, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, ground nuts and saute it. Then add chana dal, urad dal, dry red chillies, green chillies slices, salt and saute it. Then add grated raw mango, grated coconut, saute it and add curry leaves. Then add cooked rice and mix thoroughly and cook for 2 minutes.

Once done, remove it in a serving dish and serve hot.