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    You are here: Home / Recipes / Main Course / Rice Varieties / Masala Lemon Rice | Nimbehuli Chitranna Recipe

    Masala Lemon Rice | Nimbehuli Chitranna Recipe

    Published : Oct 10,2018 | Last Updated On : Oct 7, 2022 by Muktha

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    Masala Lemon Rice - is a spicy coconut paste based Lemon rice , origin from Karnataka . Herbs, spices and fresh coconut are blend together , tempered and then mixed with cooked rice and lemon juice.

    Masala chitranna is a popular breakfast and lunch box recipe in Karnataka.

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    About this recipe

    Lemon rice is a easy and quick tempered rice mixd with lemon juice . But this recipe uses a coconut masala paste hence it is different from regular lemon rice . This is very similar to MTR lemon rice paste  but tastes better as its fresh without any preservatives.

    The name masala is reffered here to a blend of fresh coconut and spices ; later tempered and mixed with lime juice to make masala paste ( nimbehulli gojju ) . It's then mixed with cooked rice to make a delicious Masala Lemon Rice - Nimbehuli chitranna.

    In this recipe, using garlic is optional. You can prepare this with or without garlic , its left to one's preferences.

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    Wide varieties of chitranna/ lemon rice are prepared because each home has their own recipes . This kind of chitranna / lemon rice generally makes its appearance in religious ceremonies of Karnataka.

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    Storage suggestions

    Lemon masala paste / gojju can be prepared ahead and refrigerated , it stays good upto 7 days. You can even freeze masala paste upto 3 months , use it as and when required. All you need is to thaw before use and follow the recipe for mixing with rice.

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    How to make Masala Lemon Rice:

    Wash and soak 1 cup of rice for 10-15 minutes.You can use any kind of regular rice like sona masoori , jeera rice or basmati rice.

    Cook rice by adding 2 cups of water , 1 teaspoon of oil and 1 teaspoon of salt, keep it aside.You can either pressure cook rice , use rice cooker  or cook in an open pot.

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    In a mixer chutney jar , add ¼ cup of fresh coconut , 1 teaspoon of jeera / cumin seeds , ¾ inch ginger , 3 medium size garlic cloves , 2 tablespoon of coriander leaves , pinch of turmeric powder and 2-3 green chillies ,depending on the spice level.

    Grind to coarse paste by adding  very little water,if needed.

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    Take a deep cooking pot/pan or kadhai or wok , heat 2 tablespoon of oil , add mustard seeds . Allow it to crackle , add curry leaves , dry red chilly broken into pieces fry for a while.

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    Add ground nuts , chana dal , urad dal and fry till it starts changind colour , add grounded masala.

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    Fry well masala on medium heat , till oil starts releasing from corners.

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    Turn off the heat, add lemon juice , salt and mix well.

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    Add in cooked rice ,½ teaspoon of salt ,1 teaspoon of lemon juice and coriander leaves,mix well.

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    Serve with coconut chutney and potato or raw banana fritters.

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    Masala Lemon Rice | Nimbe huli Chitranna

    Lemon Rice - Origin from Karnataka : Cooked rice is mixed with freshly ground coconut based masala paste and lemon juice.  
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    Course: Breakfast, Main Course
    Cuisine: Karnataka
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings : 4 People
    Calories / Serving : 214
    Author: Muktha H S

    Ingredients 

    For Cooking Rice

    • 1 Cup Rice
    • 2 cups Water
    • 1 teaspoon Oil
    • ½ teaspoon Salt

    Ground into Masala Paste

    • ⅓ Cup Fresh coconut
    • 1 teaspoon Jeera / Cumin seeds
    • 2-3 Green chillies or as required
    • 2 tablespoon Coriander leaves
    • ¾ inch Ginger
    • 3-4 Garlic cloves
    • 1 pinch turmeric powder

    For Tempering

    • 2 tablespoon Cooking Oil
    • ½ teaspoon Mustard seeds
    • 1-2 Curry leaves Sprig
    • 1-2 Dry red chilly broken
    • 2 tablespoon Groundnuts / peanuts
    • ½ tablespoon Chana Dal
    • ½ tablespoon Urad Dal

    For Mixing with rice

    • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
    • 2 tablespoon Chopped coriander leaves
    • 1 teaspoon salt or as required.

    Instructions

    • Wash and soak 1 cup of rice for 10-15 minutes.You can use any kind of regular rice like sona masoori , jeera rice or basmati rice.
    • Cook rice by adding 2 cups of water , 1 teaspoon of oil and 1 teaspoon of salt, keep it aside.You can either pressure cook rice , use rice cooker or cook in an open pot.
    • In a mixer chutney jar , add ⅓ cup of fresh coconut , 1 teaspoon of jeera / cumin seeds , ¾ inch ginger , 3 medium size garlic cloves , 2 tablespoon of coriander leaves ,pinch of turmeric powder and 2-3 green chillies ,depending on the spice level.Grind to coarse paste without adding water.
    • Take a deep cooking pot/pan or kadhai or wok ,heat 2 tablespoon of oil ,add mustard seeds . Allow it to crackle , add curry leaves ,dry red chilli, ground nuts , chana dal , urad dal and fry till it starts changing colour.
    • Add grounded masala paste and fry well on medium heat , till oil starts releasing from corners. Turn off the heat. Add ½ tablespoon lemon juice , salt and mix well.
    • Mix in cooked rice ,½ teaspoon of salt ,½ tablespoon of lemon juice and coriander leaves . Mix well everything and serve .

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