Chitranna also known as lemon rice is a popular dish. It is a flavorful and tangy rice dish made with boiled rice, lime juice, spices and sometimes nuts or coconut. It is simple to prepare, often served as a quick meal or offered as prasad (religious offering) in temples.
Chitranna is a type of rice that makes immediately and is good for lunch boxes and breakfast. Red or green chillies, onions, curry leaves, chickpeas, Chitranna made using peanuts, lemon juice, turmeric, mustard, cumin, ginger, rice is also healthy.
This is Karnataka style lemon rice. Immediately is made by mixing rice with gojju prepared with spices. While tasting Chitranna, the peanuts and onions present in the mixture enhance its taste even more.