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Tavuklu Biryani
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Chitranna Lemon Rice
South Indian lemon rice tossed with mustard seeds, curry leaves, peanuts, turmeric, and fresh lemon juice.
Easy⏱️ 25 min📖 1 min readServes 4~360 kcal🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Full translation
10 min prep 15 min cook
- #Under 30 min
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 25 min- Prep10 min
- Cooking15 min
Ingredients
4 servings
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For the rice
- 4 su bardağı(~800 ml) Cooked rice
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Lemon juice
For the spice mix
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Vegetable oil
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Mustard seeds
- 0.4 su bardağı(~80 ml) Peanuts
- 8 adet Curry leaves
- 0.6 çay kaşığı(~3 ml) Turmeric
- 1 adet Green chili
General
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
For serving
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Yogurt
- 2 adet Cucumbers
- 2 adet Lavash
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Instructions
- 1
Spread the cooked rice on a wide tray and air it for 10 minutes so the grains stay separate.
10 min10:00 - 2
Finely chop the green chili, squeeze the lemon juice, and prepare the serving items.
- 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a pan, add the mustard seeds, and stir for 45 seconds until they start popping.
45 sec00:45 - 4
Add the peanuts, curry leaves, and green chili and fry for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 5
Add the turmeric and salt, then add the cooked rice to the pan.
- 6
Gently turn the rice in the spiced oil for 4 minutes without crushing the grains.
4 min04:00 - 7
Turn off the heat, add the lemon juice, and mix; serve with yogurt, cucumbers, and lavash.
💡 Tip: Add the lemon juice after turning off the heat; long boiling dulls the fresh acidity and gives the rice a bitter smell.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve chitranna lemon rice as a light meal with optional yogurt, cucumber, and crisp lavash shards.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~360
kcal calories
9
g protein
60
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 10%Carbs 66%Fat 24%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Peanut
- Mustard
- Milk
- Gluten
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Chitranna Lemon Rice make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Chitranna Lemon Rice take?
Prep 10 minutes, cooking 15 minutes; 25 minutes in total.Is Chitranna Lemon Rice difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Chitranna Lemon Rice have?
Approximately 360 kcal per serving. Protein: 9g, carbs: 60g, fat: 10g.Which allergens does Chitranna Lemon Rice contain?
This recipe contains Peanut, Mustard, Milk, Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Chitranna Lemon Rice belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indian cuisine.How many ingredients does Chitranna Lemon Rice need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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