Lemon Rice with Rajamudi
Chitranna
Karnataka’s chitranna with Rajamudi rice, fresh lemon, peanuts and curry leaves. A 20-minute lunchbox favourite.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Level
- Easy
Method
Farm tip: Add lemon juice off the heat; cooking it makes it bitter.
Drink pairing
Organic Probiotic Kefir - Plain - 220 ml
Salted kefir is a classic pairing with chitranna.
Questions
What is chitranna?
The Kannada name for lemon rice, a staple in Bengaluru homes and lunchboxes.
Can I use leftover rice?
Yes. Leftover rice works even better since the grains stay separate.
