A simple quick stir fried rice dish that is spicy and tangy.

Lemon rice or Chitranna a tangy, flavoured rice is a favourite in Karnataka and a must during festive times. The rice being a mix of flavours and not so strong spices, makes it easy to accommodate in a heavy meal.

Ingredients: (Serves 4)

1. 3 tsp oil
2. 1 tsp mustard seeds
3. 1 tsp chana dal
4. A pinch of asafoetida
5. 1 tsp urad dal
6. few curry leaves
7. 1 dried red chilli
8. 3 tbsp peanuts / groundnut, roasted
9. 6 whole cashews
10. 3 green chillies, finely chopped
11. 1 inch ginger, finely chopped
12. ½ tsp turmeric
13. 2 cups cooked rice
14. 1/4 cup grated coconut
15. salt to taste
16. 1 lemon
17. 2 tbsp coriander leaves, finely chopped

Preparation Steps:

In a large kadai heat oil and add in mustard seeds, chana dal, urad dal, pinch of asafoetida, few curry leaves, dried red chillies, peanuts, whole cashews and fry till slightly golden.

Now add green chillies ginger and ½ tsp turmeric. Saute for 30 seconds.

Add in cooked rice and salt. Mix well and add lemon juice, fresh coriander leaves and grated coconut.