Bili Chitranna

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Rice
• 1 Tsp Oil
• 1 Tsp Mustard seeds
• 1 Tsp Jeera
• 2-3 Green chilies
• 1 Tbsp Channa dal
• Few Curry leaves
• 1 Onion
• 1/4th cup Freshly grated Coconut
• 1 Tbsp Lemon juice
• Few Roasted cashew nuts
• Salt to taste
• Coriander leaves for garnish

Chitranna is a very popular rice dish in Karnataka. Its one of the quick and easy recipes to make and a good option for Lunch Box too. Its the most common rice delicacy made in any typical south Indian household.

Chitranna is lemon rice which can be made in yellow(by using turmeric) or white(no turmeric). Recipe below is all about white chitranna which is made with lots of grated coconut and onions.

Method :

• Pressure cook the rice by adding 2 cups of water and for 1 whistle. Once done open the lid and let it cool down.
• Heat a pan with oil. When hot enough add mustard seeds and when it starts popping add jeera, green chilies, curry leaves(optional) and channa dal.
• When channa dal turns slightly brown in color, add thinly sliced onions and sauté until onions are properly cooked.
• Take cooked rice in a mixing bowl, add cooked onions, grated coconut, salt, lemon juice and roasted cashews. Mix well, transfer it to a serving bowl and garnish it with chopped coriander leaves.