CHITRANNA ( LEMON RICE 2ND METHOD)

CHITRANNA ( LEMON RICE 2ND METHOD)

Chitranna is a popular dish in Karnataka. It is easy to prepare and is very tasty.Usually it is made during festivals and special occasions.

 

INGREDIENTS

11/2cups rice, soaked and drained

3 green chilli, finely chopped

1 tablespoon oil

1 teaspoon mustard seeds

A pinch of asafoetida

6-8 curry leaves

12 -15 fried spilt groundnuts

1 teaspoon split Bengal gram

1 teaspoon skinless split Black gram

½ teaspoon turmeric powder

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander

Salt to taste

METHOD

1.   Drain and cook the soaked rice in six cups of boiling, salted water until almost done.

Drain and set aside

2.      Heat the oil in a kadai, add the mustard seeds, when they begin to splutter, add

The asafoetida, curry leaves, split bengal and black gram ground nuts. Sauté till the split Bengal and black gram turn lightly browned.

3.      Add garlic paste, green chili and fry for one minute. Add salt , turmeric powder and lemon juice. Simmer for two to three minutes. Add the rice and toss to mix.

Cook till the rice is heated through.

 4. Serve hot, garnished with fresh coriander