Chitranna

May 26, 2023May 26, 20230 2
Chitranna recipe made with rice, peanuts and spices
in Rice

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups raw rice , washed and cooked such that the grains remain separate
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
1 sprig curry leaf
1 large lime , juice of
2 tablespoons peanuts , skinned
2 dried red chilies
1 teaspoon Urad Dal
1 teaspoon channa dal
1 piece ginger , crushed
3 -4 green chilies , slit
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 tablespoons coconut
salt
2 tablespoons cooking oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
307
Sugar
1g
Fat
7g
Chitranna is a popular rice dish from the southern state of Karnataka, India. It is often served as a part of a traditional meal or offered as prasad (offering to the deity) in temples. The word Chitranna means 'lemon rice' and is a combination of cooked rice, spices and peanuts. It is a simple dish that can be prepared quickly and easily. Chitranna is a perfect dish to serve for lunch or dinner when you want a quick and filling meal.

Instructions

1.Heat the oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaf, dried red chili and let them crackle.
2.Add urad dal, channa dal, peanuts, ginger, green chili, turmeric powder, and sauté till the dal turns golden.
3.Add the cooked rice, salt, and coconut to the pan and stir well.
4.Squeeze lime juice on top.
5.Serve hot.

PROS

Chitranna is a flavorful and easy to make rice dish.

The combination of peanuts, lentils and spices adds a crunchy texture and unique taste.

It can be made quickly with leftover rice.

CONS

This dish is relatively high in carbohydrates and may not be suitable for those on a low-carb diet.

It may be spicy for some individuals.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Rice is a good source of energy and provides essential amino acids. Peanuts are high in protein and good fats. The lentils in the dish are a good source of fiber and iron. Lime juice is rich in vitamin C.
However, the oil used may add to the calorie count of the dish.

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