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Lemon rice is a quick, tangy South Indian dish made from cooked rice tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, chilies and peanuts, then brightened with lemon juice.
It is a classic way to use leftover rice and is often packed in lunch boxes and offered at temples.
Recipe label: Based on traditional technique. Photo: illustrative stock photo, not the finished dish from this exact recipe.
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Lemon Rice (South Indian Chitranna)
Description
South Indian lemon rice, also called chitranna: cooked rice tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, peanuts, turmeric and fresh lemon juice.Ingredients
For the rice
Instructions
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Spread the cooked rice on a plate to let it cool and dry.
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Heat the oil in a wide pan over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and let them pop.
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Add the chana dal, peanuts, chilies and curry leaves, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until golden.
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Stir in the turmeric, then add the rice and salt and toss gently for 2 minutes until hot.
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Turn off the heat, add the lemon juice and toss. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
