Healthy Lifestyle Diets Vegetarian Recipes Vegetarian Whole-Grain Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Rice Recipes Chitrannam (Lemon Rice) Be the first to rate & review! Use up leftover rice and make it into something delicious with this healthy Indian recipe. Because cooked rice refrigerated overnight dries out a little, it's better suited to absorb all the flavors in this dish without getting sticky or mushy. In a pinch, use frozen or shelf-stable precooked basmati rice, available in many stores. Urad dal and roasted chana dal add texture and authenticity to the rice--look for both types of dal in Indian markets or online. By Shefaly Ravula, PA-C Shefaly Ravula, PA-C Shefaly Ravula has been a board-certified physician assistant for about 20 years and is experienced in gastroenterology, metabolic health and culinary medicine. She practices in a virtual telehealth setting, helping patients solve nutrition ambiguity by using a culinary medicine toolkit. She has been published and interviewed in magazines, blogs and podcasts—some for culinary topics and some for medical topics related to these fields. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines and Amee Meghani Updated on April 18, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. 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EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 5 Yield: 5 servings Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ¼ cup lemon or lime juice ¾ teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil or canola oil ½ teaspoon black mustard seeds ⅓ cup cashews and/or peanuts 2 cloves garlic, sliced 1 small serrano or green Thai chile, halved lengthwise ½ teaspoon cumin seeds 12 fresh curry leaves (optional) 2 tablespoons roasted chana dal (optional) 1 tablespoon urad dal (optional) ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric 3 cups cooked brown basmati rice, cold or room-temperature Directions Combine lemon (or lime) juice and salt in a small bowl, stirring until dissolved. Heat oil in a wide large pot over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Sprinkle in a few mustard seeds to test the oil--it's hot enough when the seeds sizzle and pop. Once hot, reduce heat to medium. Quickly add the remaining mustard seeds, nuts, garlic, chile pepper, cumin seeds and curry leaves, chana dal and urad dal (if using), covering the pan as needed to contain any splattering. Cook, stirring, until the nuts are lightly brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in turmeric, rice and the juice mixture. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2016 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 220 Calories 11g Fat 29g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 5 Serving Size about 2/3 cup Calories 220 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 29g 11% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Total Sugars 2g Protein 4g 8% Total Fat 11g 14% Saturated Fat 1g 7% Vitamin A 15IU 0% Vitamin C 6mg 6% Folate 9mcg 2% Sodium 170mg 7% Calcium 11mg 1% Iron 1mg 8% Magnesium 26mg 6% Potassium 79mg 2% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved