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lemon rice recipe | chitranna recipe | karnataka nimbehannu chitranna

easy lemon rice recipe | chitranna recipe | karnataka nimbehannu chitranna
Course rice
Cuisine south indian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 Servings
Author HEBBARS KITCHEN

Ingredients

  • 3 tsp oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp chana dal
  • pinch of hing / asafoetida
  • 1 tsp urad dal
  • few curry leaves
  • 1 dried red chilli
  • 3 tbsp peanuts / groundnut roasted
  • 10 whole cashews
  • 1 green chilli finely chopped
  • 1 inch ginger finely chopped
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • salt to taste
  • half lemon
  • 2 tbsp coriander leaves finely chopped

Instructions

  • firstly, in a large kadai heat oil and add in 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp chana dal, 1 tsp urad dal, pinch of hing, few curry leaves and 1 dried red chilli. allow to splutter.
  • further add 3 tbsp peanuts and 10 whole cashews. roast till cashews turn slightly golden.
  • now add 1 green chilli, 1 inch ginger and ½ tsp turmeric. saute for 30 seconds.
  • add in 2 cups cooked rice and salt to taste. (use leftover rice or make sure to cool the rice completely before you add)
  • mix well making sure rice doesn't break.
  • now turn off the stove and add half lemon and 2 tbsp coriander leaves. mix well.
  • finally, serve lemon rice with papad or pickle of your choice.