Name: Lemon Rice/ Chitranna recipe by Tanushree Aich at BetterButter
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Chitranna Powder (Can be made in bulk & stored for multiple uses); 2 measures urad dal; 2 measures chana dal; 2 measures sesame seeds; 4 measures coriander seeds; 1/2 measure cumin seeds; 5 to 6 methi seeds; A small piece turmeric; 2 whole red chillies; 5 to 6 peppercorns; 1 tbsp Coconut oil; For the tempering:; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 2 whole red chillies, broken; 1 green chilly slit; 6 to 7 curry leaves; Handful raw peanuts; 3 tbsp coconut oil; Other ingredients:; 1 big cup cooked & cooled rice; 1/4 cup coconut gratings; 1 tbsp lemon juice; Salt to taste

ABOUT Lemon Rice/ Chitranna RECIPE

Chitranna is a rice-based dish widely prepared in South India. It is prepared by mixing cooked rice with a special seasoning called oggarane. Within karnataka itself, this dish is found in many variations.

Ingredients Serving: 2

Chitranna Powder (Can be made in bulk & stored for multiple uses)
2 measures urad dal
2 measures chana dal
2 measures sesame seeds
4 measures coriander seeds
1/2 measure cumin seeds
5 to 6 methi seeds
A small piece turmeric
2 whole red chillies
5 to 6 peppercorns
1 tbsp Coconut oil
For the tempering:
1 tsp mustard seeds
2 whole red chillies, broken
1 green chilly slit
6 to 7 curry leaves
Handful raw peanuts
3 tbsp coconut oil
Other ingredients:
1 big cup cooked & cooled rice
1/4 cup coconut gratings
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt to taste

Instructions

For making the Chitranna Powder: Roast all the ingredients mentioned under the powder section in about 1 tbsp oil till aromatic. Grind into a semi coarse powder.
For making Chitranna Rice: Mix pre cooked & cooled rice with about 2-3 tbsp chitranna powder & salt. Keep aside.
In a wok add coconut oil, next add mustard seeds. When they splutter, add the peanuts, roast for a while until lightly toasted.
Add the broken whole red chillies, slit green chillies & curry leaves.
Add the rice to the tempering, stir briefly for a minute till the rice & the tempering is mixed well. Add the grated coconut. Stir.
Add in the lime juice. Serve hot.

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