Summer is in full swing and so are the mangoes in the 60-year-old tree in the backyard of my daughter in laws parental home. The first crop of plump green totapuri / bangalura/ kilimukku reached my house and the excitement began. All raw mango recipes were unearthed, and preparations were prioritized.
The superfruit…Mango…a fruit that symbolises love, good fortune, and prosperity …a fruit that originated in India 5000 years ago, with plenty of varieties in beautiful colours, shapes, taste, and aroma ….the summer fruit in all it glory contains most of the essential vitamins and minerals and none of the fat, cholesterol or sodium. Just 70 kcals for a serving of 100g this is a versatile fruit used in all stages of its growth in the Indian cuisine.
The raw mango, a storehouse of vitamin C, is a boon to diabetics due to its low GI. A fiber-loaded fruit its great for gut health … a trendy topic nowadays….it stimulates the gastrointestinal juices for the release of digestive enzymes. Foodialogues features a very special recipe…Raw Mango Adai. A crisp tangy dosa like south Indian “tiffen “paired with spicy “palla karam” or the red chilly pickle from Shashi H.Loaded with fibre from mango and protien from coconut this low GI food is an any-time meal.
YIELD – 2/3
- RAW RICE – 200GMS/1 CUP
- GRATED RAW MANGO – 1 CUP
- GRATED COCONUT – 1 CUP
- GREEN CHILLY – 6-8
- ASAFOETIDA – 1/4 TSP
- SALT – AS REQUIRED
- OIL – FOR PAN FRY
METHOD
- Wash and soak the rice for 2 hours.
- Grind it to a smooth batter along with all the ingredients.
- Spread on a hot griddle into round discs of medium thickness and cook on both sides with a drizzle of oil.
- Serve hot with jaggery/coconut chutney/butter/curd/morekootu
Delicious & Tangy “Raw Mango Adai” is ready 🙂
This light green adai/dosa is absolutely delicious with a medley of tangy, spicy and sweet taste. The batter does not require fermentation and can be made immediately after grinding. It is an excellent dish to be served during breakfast or dinner.
It has good satiating property due to its high fiber content. The quantity of green chilly can be adjusted to your taste.
