Chitranna Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Chitranna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups raw rice, washed and cooked such that the grains remain separate; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; ½ 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; ½ teaspoon turmeric powder; 2 tablespoons coconut; salt; 2 tablespoons cooking oil

Servings: persons

2 cups raw rice, washed and cooked such that the grains remain separate
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
½ 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
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
2 tablespoons coconut
salt
2 tablespoons cooking oil

1
Heat the oil.
2
Add the dals, mustard seeds, curry leaves, cumin seeds, green chillies, red chillies and peanuts.
3
When the dals turn slightly brown, add the ginger followed by turmeric powder.
4
Fry for about another minute till the mustard seed crackles.
5
Now add the grated coconut and lime juice.
6
Reduce heat and mix for a minute.
7
Remove from heat.
8
Add this to the cooked rice.
9
Add salt to taste.
10
Serve hot.
11
Option- The lime juice can also be mixed with the cooked rice just before serving.
12
This gives a great aroma to the rice.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups raw rice, washed and cooked such that the grains remain separate, 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, ½ teaspoon cumin seed, 1 sprig curry leaf, and more.

Yes, Chitranna falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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