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Green Mango Papaya Rice Cups

Green Mango Papaya Rice Cups

Green Mango Papaya Rice Cups — refreshing, vibrant, and perfect for all your summer entertaining! 🌱 With a fragrant green mango and papaya rice that has cashews, a fresh mango boondi salad, and a zingy citrus yogurt, these little cups are made for grazing tables and sunny day gatherings! ☀️❤️

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Keyword fusion
Custom Category Dinner, Indian Main Course, Lunch, Main Course, Mango Recipes, Rice
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 162 kcal
Author Nidhi Bothra

Ingredients

Rice:

  • 2 cups cooked rice , I used basmati rice
  • 1/2 cup green mango , grated
  • 1/2 cup raw papaya , grated
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 6-8 pc cashews , broken into pieces
  • 2 dried red chilies
  • 1 tsp thai red or green chilies , finely chopped
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 8-10 curry leaves
  • salt , to taste
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp cilantro , finely chopped

Mango Boondi Salad:

  • 1 cup mangoes , cut in small cubes
  • 1/2 cup black gram (kala chana or black chickpeas) , boiled
  • 1/4 cup masala boondi (chickpea flour droplets)
  • 1/4 cup onions , finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup tomatoes , deseeded and finely chopped
  • 1 tsp green chilies , finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 tsp tamarind chutney
  • 1/2 tsp chaat masala
  • 1/4 tsp roasted cumin powder
  • salt , to taste
  • 7-8 basil leaves , torn
  • 5-6 mint leaves , torn

Citrus Yogurt:

  • 1 cup thick yogurt
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • salt , to taste

Assembling:

  • grilled paneer or tofu
  • sago crisps
  • fresh herbs , for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Rice:

  1. Heat oil in a pan and add cashews, dried red chili, thai chilies, mustard seeds, and curry leaves. Let them crackle.
  2. Add the grated green mango and raw papaya and toss lightly for a minute. Do not overcook.
  3. Add the cooked rice, salt, lemon juice, and cilantro. Toss gently until everything is well combined and the rice is flavorful and vibrant.

Make the Mango Boondi Salad:

  1. In a bowl, combine mangoes, black chickpeas, masala boondi, onions, tomato, and green chili.
  2. Add tamarind chutney, chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, and salt. Mix gently, then fold in basil and mint.

Prepare the Citrus Yogurt:

  1. Whisk together yogurt, orange zest, lemon zest, honey, black pepper, and salt until smooth and creamy.

Assemble:

  1. Layer the rice in serving cups, followed by the mango boondi salad, and then another layer of rice.
  2. Top with citrus yogurt, grilled paneer or tofu, fresh herbs, and sago crisps. Serve immediately.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

  • Do not overcook the mango and papaya — keep them fresh and slightly crunchy
  • Tamarind chutney adds enough tang, so no need for lemon in the salad
  • Assemble just before serving for best texture
Nutrition Facts
Green Mango Papaya Rice Cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 162 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 2mg1%
Sodium 32mg1%
Potassium 268mg8%
Carbohydrates 28g9%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 556IU11%
Vitamin C 36mg44%
Calcium 97mg10%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.