- Lemon Rice or Chitranna is a traditional Karnataka rice delicacy . Its a kind of spiced rice simple to make and super tasty one. Its a life saver recipe for Lunch box.
- You can use any rice for it. Here i have used Basmati rice.
- First of all, we have to cook the rice. Heat some water , add enough Salt
- When it start to boil, Add Rice and cook it. Drain water and keep it aside
- In a pan heat Gingelly oil, add a teaspoon Mustard seeds. When it start to spurts, add Urad dal,
- When the colour of Urad dal start to change, Add Chana dal. saute it for some time
- Add Raw peanuts roast it for some time
- Next a pinch ofAsafoetida, Ginger chopped, Green chillies, Dry red chillies, Curry leaves
- Saute everything for some more seconds
- Add Turmeric powder and mix well
- Finally add Lemon Juice and mix well
- We will finish the recipe by Mixing cooked rice to the pan and combine everything well, Lemon rice is ready. Best with Curd, Papad
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