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Claim Your Website Now| Nimbe Hannia Chitranna [Meals] |
| About: |
| Nimbe Hannina Chitranna is very famous dish in Karnataka. ‘Nimbe Hannu’ means ‘Lemon’ in Kannada. If cooked rice is mixed with any seasonings we call Chitranna (in other words colorful Rice) like if we use tomato we call tomato Chitranna, if onion is used we call erulli (onion) Chitranna.In Karnataka we prepare lemon rice for breakfast, festival day or any other functions. |
| Ingredients: |
| Rice – 2 Cups (preferably Sona masoori)Mustard seeds – 1 tea spoonCurry leaves – 2 sticksPeanuts – 2 tbsp (Optional)Green chilies – 6 (slit and cut into half)Urad Dal – 1 tbspChana Dal – 1 tbspTurmeric powder – 1/2 tbspCoconut – 1/4 cup (grated)Coriander leaves – 1/4 cup (chopped)Juice of one large limeSalt to taste |
| How to prepare? |
| Wash and cook the rice in the rice cooker and allow it to cool by spreading it out on a plate (cook such that the grains remain separate)Heat the oil and add mustard seeds when it splutters add the ground nuts fry for 30 secs, add Chana Dal then Urad Dal.When the Dal turn brown add curry leaves and green chilies, fry for a minute and switch off the stove. Let it cool a little bit.In the mean time, Take a bowl and mix lemon juice, turmeric, salt, coriander leaves and keep it sideNow to the seasoning add rice, lemon juice mixture chopped coriander and grated coconut. Mix well adjust salt and lemon juice. Nimbe Hannina Chitranna is ready. |
| How to Serve? |
| Serve with coconut chutney or any pickle. |
| Health statement: |
| Rice is rich in carbohydrate. Chana Dal can be a good food for people with diabetes because it has a low glycemic index. Urad Dal is all 100% natural & hygienically processes. With respect to its other features, this Dal is low in fat, zero cholesterol and is an excellent source of protein and fiber. Coconut is highly nutritious and rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Coriander has traditionally been referred to as an “anti-diabetic” plant. Coriander has recently been studied for its cholesterol-lowering effects. |
