Chitranna
Karnataka's zesty lemon rice, cooked grains tossed with a crunchy peanut-dal tempering, turmeric-gold and brightened with fresh lemon. Ready in minutes.
25 min 2 servingsEasy
Ingredients
2 servingsContains: peanut
Flavor profile
Spice
Richness
Method
- 1Spread the cooked rice on a plate to cool so the grains stay separate.
- 2Heat the oil and fry the peanuts until crisp, then set some aside.
- 3Add the mustard seeds, urad dal and chana dal and let them turn golden.
- 4Toss in the dried red chilli, slit green chilli and curry leaves.
- 5Sprinkle in the turmeric and switch off the heat so it does not burn.
- 6Squeeze in the lemon juice and add the salt to the warm tempering.
- 7Add the cooled rice and fold gently so every grain is coated yellow.
- 8Return the reserved peanuts and mix through.
- 9Rest for five minutes so the flavours settle.
- 10Garnish with chopped coriander and serve at room temperature.
Frequently asked
About 25 minutes total — 10 min prep and 15 min cooking.
Yes — Chitranna is gluten free, jain, veg, vegan.
Chitranna contains peanut. Always check ingredient labels if you have allergies.
This recipe makes 2 servings.
