Mango Chitranna ( Rice Mix or Paste )
A refreshing rice dish with raw mango flavors — a South Indian specialty perfect for lunch boxes.
Prep
15 mins
Cook
20 mins
Total
35 mins
Serves
6
Cuisine
Indian
🧂Ingredients
Ingredients
- Cooked rice(cooled)
- Raw mango(grated)
- Peanuts
- Mustard seeds
- Chana dal
- Green chilies
- Curry leaves
- Turmeric
- Groundnut oil
- Salt to taste
Ingredients
Raw Mango, Groundnut Oil, Salt, Mustard Seeds, Chilli, Channa Dal, Urad Dal, Groundnuts, Curry Leaves, Turmeric, Kotambari (Coriander Leaves).
👩🍳Instructions
Fry peanuts
Heat groundnut oil in a kadai over medium heat. When hot, add peanuts and keep stirring until golden brown. Strain to a bowl.
Tempering
In the same oil, add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add chana dal, green chilies, and curry leaves.
Add mango
Add grated raw mango. Sauté for a few minutes. Add turmeric and salt.
Mix with rice
Add the cooked rice to the pan. Gently mix everything together. Add roasted peanuts and toss well.
📝 Notes & Tips
How to Store
We don't use preservatives, keep them refrigerated always
Serving Tips
Chop Fine Coriander Leaves and Add Fresh Grated Coconut while mix with hot rice
Add Two Spoons of GowdaKitchen Ghee
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Reviews (16)
Preeti Kanwar
Sep 03, 2026
Phenomenal addition to Plain rice
Deepa Jamsandekar
Sep 03, 2026
We loved the taste!! Very authentic taste!! Would love to buy again
Avneet
Apr 18, 2026
Absolutely loved the mango chitrana mix . Perfectly tangy , So flavourful and fresh .This mix makes such quick and delicious comforting meal. Total winner !!
Rashmi Kulkarni
Mar 30, 2026
Just hot rice and this mixture, a tasty meal is ready. Excellent recipe 🙌
Bandita Mahapatra
Mar 21, 2026
Very healthy and delicious! Goes well with everything you pair it with!
Jyoti Tiwari
Mar 21, 2026
Loved the mango rice! The balance of tanginess and spices was spot on, with a refreshing taste that made it incredibly satisfying. Thank you Gowda’s kitchen.
Ananya Rao
May 12, 2019
Refreshing and delicious! Love the mint and mango combination. Perfect for summer!
Kiran Kumar
Aug 18, 2020
Excellent recipe! Great for lunch boxes. Kids love it!
Swathi Menon
Mar 25, 2021
Perfect blend of flavors! The raw mango adds great tanginess.
Rajiv Sharma
Jan 10, 2022
Very tasty! Easy to make and stays fresh for hours.
Deepika Patel
Jul 30, 2022
Amazing! This is my go-to recipe for picnics now!
Arun Krishnan
Apr 15, 2023
Delicious and healthy! Love the fresh flavors.
Priyanka Nair
Nov 22, 2023
Perfect! The mint makes it so refreshing. Highly recommend!
Siddharth Reddy
Jun 08, 2024
Great recipe! Very flavorful and easy to prepare.
Meera Iyer
Feb 14, 2025
Outstanding! Best chitranna recipe I've tried!
Nikhil Menon
Sep 20, 2025
Excellent! The peanuts add great crunch. Love this!