Green Mango Papaya Rice Cups
45 minutes
Indian/Indian Fusion
Serves 8
These Green Mango Papaya Rice Cups are a vibrant, layered dish bursting with fresh, tangy, and savory flavors in every bite. Fragrant basmati rice tossed with green mango and raw papaya pairs beautifully with a zesty mango boondi salad, creamy citrus yogurt, and crunchy toppings for the perfect balance of texture and taste. Light yet satisfying, these colorful rice cups make an eye-catching appetizer or a refreshing meal perfect for warm-weather gatherings.
Ingredients
Rice:
- 2 cups cooked Basmati rice
- 1/2 cup grated green mango
- 1/2 cup grated raw papaya
- 1 tbsp oil
- 6–8 cashews, broken into pieces
- 2 dried red chili
- 1 tsp thai chilies, finely chopped
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 8–10 curry leaves
- salt to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
Mango Boondi Salad:
- 1 cup mangoes, small cubes
- 1/2 cup boiled black chickpeas (kala chana)
- 1/4 cup masala boondi
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
- 1/4 cup deseeded tomato, 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
Preparation
Prepare the Rice
- Heat oil in a pan and add cashews, dried red chili, thai chilies, mustard seeds, and curry leaves. Let them crackle.
- Add the grated green mango and raw papaya and toss lightly for a minute. Do not overcook.
- 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
- In a bowl, combine mangoes, black chickpeas, masala boondi, onions, tomato, and green chili.
- Add tamarind chutney, chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, and salt. Mix gently, then fold in basil and mint.
Prepare the Citrus Yogurt
- Whisk together yogurt, orange zest, lemon zest, honey, black pepper, and salt until smooth and creamy.
Assemble
- Layer the rice in serving cups, followed by the mango boondi salad, and then another layer of rice.
- Top with citrus yogurt, grilled paneer or tofu, fresh herbs, and sago crisps. Serve immediately.
