Mango rice

• 5 - 6 sprigs fresh coriander leaves only
• 1 fresh mango flesh only (approx. 200 g), cut into pieces (3 cm)
• 200 g red capsicum deseeded and cut into pieces (3 cm)
• 2 fresh long green chillies trimmed and cut into halves
• 2 fresh curry leaves

Rice

• 350 g basmati rice
• 1000 g water
• ½ tsp ginger paste (see Tips)
• 1 tsp salt

Seasoning

• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp black mustard seeds
• 1 tsp urad dal (see Tips)
• 1 tsp chickpea (besan) flour
• ¼ fresh long red chilli trimmed and cut into halves
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• ½ tsp asafoetida (see Tips)
• ¼ tsp ground turmeric
• salt to taste
• 2 tbsp shredded coconut