Chitranna Rice ( Microwave Recipe)
by Tarla Dalal
22 Feb 2013
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Yellu podi chithranna, flavoured with a special variety of malgapodi (chilli-based powder), is a raging contrast to the mild, lemon-flavoured variety of chithranna that is everyday fare in Karnataka.
Chitranna Rice ( Microwave Recipe) recipe - How to make Chitranna Rice ( Microwave Recipe)
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Makes 4 servings
3 tbsp peanuts
3 tbsp sesame seeds (til)
2 tbsp ghee
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1 tbsp chana dal (split bengal gram)
3 whole dry kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces
5 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
2 1/4 cups cooked rice (chawal) , refer handy tip
2 tbsp grated coconut
3 tbsp tamarind (imli) pulp
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
2 tbsp malgapodi powder , readily available in the market
salt to taste
Method
Handy tip:
- Method
- Place the peanuts in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 3 minutes, stirring once in between after 1½ minutes. Keep aside to cool slightly.
- Add the sesame seeds, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes, stirring once in between after 1 minute. Keep aside to cool slightly.
- Combine the peanuts and sesame seeds and blend in a mixer to a coarse powder. Keep aside.
- Put the ghee in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds.
- Add the mustard seeds and microwave on high for 1 minute.
- Add the chana dal, red chillies, curry leaves and asafoetida, mix well and microwave on high for 30 seconds.
- Add the cooked rice, coconut, tamarind pulp, turmeric powder, malgapodi, prepared peanut-sesame powder and salt, mix well and microwave on high for 3 minutes, stirring once in between after 1½ minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Handy tip:
- Handy tip:
- For 2 1/4 cup of cooked rice, soak 3/4 cup of rice in enough water for 30 minutes and drain well. Combine the drained rice along with 1½ cups of hot water in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 8 minutes or till the rice is cooked well. Use as required.
Nutrient values per serving
| Energy | 313 cal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 35.6 g |
| Fiber | 4.9 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 71.7 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.3 mg |
| Folic Acid | 10.5 mcg |
| Calcium | 127.1 mg |
| Iron | 1.6 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 4.4 mg |
| Potassium | 64.8 mg |
| Zinc | 1.7 mg |
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