Lemon Rice
Description
Lemon Rice or Chitranna is a traditional delicacy from Karnataka. It’s a mildly spiced, flavorful rice dish that is super simple to make and perfect for lunch boxes. You can use any rice variety, but here, Basmati rice is used.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup Biriyani rice / Raw rice
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 1/2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Gingelly oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon Urad dal
- 1 teaspoon Chana Dal
- 2 teaspoon Raw peanuts
- 1 pinch Asafoetida
- 1/2 teaspoon Ginger (chopped)
- 2 Green Chillies (chopped)
- 2 Dry Red chillies
- 4-5 Curry Leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
Instructions
- 1 First, cook the rice. Boil water in a pot, add enough salt.
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When the water starts boiling, add the rice and cook until done. Drain the water completely and keep the rice aside.- 3
Heat gingelly oil (sesame oil) in a pan. Add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds.- 4
When the mustard seeds start to splutter, add urad dal and sauté.- 5
As the urad dal begins to change color, add chana dal and sauté for a few more seconds.- 6
Add raw peanuts and roast them until golden.- 7
Now add a pinch of asafoetida, chopped ginger, green chillies, dry red chillies, and curry leaves. Sauté everything well.- 8
Add turmeric powder and mix it in.- 9
Turn off the flame and add lemon juice. Mix it well with the tempering.- 10
Finally, add the cooked rice to the pan and combine everything thoroughly.- 11
Lemon Rice is ready. Serve warm with curd, papad, or even pickle for a complete meal. - 2
