Nimmakaya Pulihora ~ Lemon Rice

Nimmakaya Pulihora ~ Traditional Lemon Rice

Ingredients :

Cooked Rice : 2 cups
Lemon : 1
Mustard Seeds : 1 tsp
Chana Dal : 1 tsp
Urad Dal : 1 tsp
Groundnuts : 1 tbsp
Cashews : 5 to 10
Whole Red Chillies : 3
Green Chillies : 2 or 3
Curry Leaves : 2 stems
Turmeric Powder : 1/2 tsp
A pinch of hing
Salt to taste
Oil : 1 tbsp

Method :

Heat oil in a vessel. Add the mustard seeds, chana dal, urad dal, groundnuts and let them splutter. When the seeds stop popping, add the green chillies, cashews, red chillies, curry leaves and hing and fry for few minutes. Turn off the flame and add the cooked rice, lemon juice, salt and turmeric. Mix very well. Chitrannam is ready to serve.

Other Names : Nimmakaya Pulihora, Chitrannam, Nimbekai Chitraanna, Lemon Rice.