Picture Rice!!

Surprised to see Picture rice??? Chitra means Picture in Sanskrit.
This category is for various simple and instant rice delicacies or Chitra Anna[literally translated as Picture Rice]
For all the new entrants to the kitchen, here are some tips and universal rules that will help you make rice dishes.

For all south Indian Tempering[oggarane/tadka],

1. Mustard seeds- 1 tablespoon
2. Channa dal/Kadale bele - 1 tablespoon
3. Urad dal/Uddina bele - 1 tablespoon
4. Groudnuts[optional,quinessential for all ogre or chitra anna or bath]
5. Curry leaves
6.Green chillies
7. Onion [optional, tastes good for Chitra anna]

8. Lime-- if available. It tastes authentic if it is available!

9. Turmeric ---very very essential for Lime rice or Chitra anna!

[Garlic, tomato, capsicum, grated coconut are all optional]

Each ingrdient adds its own taste. So one can cook according to his or her taste!!

How do i make it???

• Make rice and keep it ready.


• Take a pan. Add oil and add all the ingredients meant for tempering. While thats getting done...add turmeric and salt.


• Mix it with Rice and Squeeze lime to it!!


• The Secret is the Right quantities of Chillies, salt and lime.


• If you are adding tomatoes,then you might want to omit lime.

Best made with left over rice...as you already have rice ready!!
Will post more in the coming days,
Ciao!
Suj