• 

  fresh coriander leaves only

  5 - 6 sprigs
• 

  fresh mango flesh only (approx. 200 g), cut into pieces (3 cm)

  1
• 

  red capsicum deseeded and cut into pieces (3 cm)

  200 g
• 

  fresh long green chillies trimmed and cut into halves

  2
• 

  fresh curry leaves

  2

Rice

• 

  basmati rice

  350 g
• 

  water

  1000 g
• 

  ginger paste (see Tips)

  ½ tsp
• 

  salt

  1 tsp

Seasoning

• 

  oil

  2 tbsp
• 

  black mustard seeds

  1 tsp
• 

  whole black urad dal (see Tips)

  1 tsp
• 

  chickpea (besan) flour

  1 tsp
• 

  fresh long red chilli trimmed and cut into halves

  ¼
• 

  cumin seeds

  1 tsp
• 

  asafoetida (see Tips)

  ½ tsp
• 

  ground turmeric

  ¼ tsp
• 

  salt to taste
• 

  shredded coconut

  2 tbsp