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Lemon Rice Recipe (Chitranna)
Instructions
Prep:2minCook:25min
Traditional South Indian quick lemon rice also known as chitranna or nimmakaya pulihora is a popular dish made for a meal. To make this, precooked rice is tempered with spices, dal, curry leaves and nuts. Lastly it is mixed with fresh lemon juice to impart a refreshing and delicious flavor. Recipe with instructions for stovetop & Instant pot.
Updated at: Sun, 16 Mar 2025 01:57:30 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
57
Moderate
Glycemic Load
53
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories566.5 kcal (28%)
Total Fat16.9 g (24%)
Carbs92 g (35%)
Sugars2.5 g (3%)
Protein12 g (24%)
Sodium492.8 mg (25%)
Fiber4.2 g (15%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
3 servings

1 ½ cupsrice
uncooked, or 4 cups cooked rice, use aged basmati or short grain

2 tablespoonslemon juice
or lime juice as needed, 1 medium lemon

½ teaspoonsalt
adjust to taste

2 tablespoonoil

¾ teaspoonmustard seeds

4 tablespoonpeanuts
or cashews

¼ teaspoonturmeric powder

2green chili
slit, refer notes if making for kids

1 sprigcurry leaves
kadi patta

1 ½ teaspoonchana dal
bengal gram, optional

1 teaspoonurad dal
skinned black gram, optional

1 pinchhing
asafoetida, optional

½ Tbspginger
finely chopped

2dried red chilies
broken
Instructions
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