Chitrannam:
Lemon rice is made all around South India. They are all basically rice flavored with spices and lots of lemon juice. There might be slight variations from one state to the other. It is called Nimmakaya (lemon) Pulihora in Andhra. Traditionally veggies are not added to pulihora. But I have seen Chitranna recipes that include veggies in the dish. This lemon rice aka Chitranna recipe is from Indira’s blog.
Kid Friendly Pulihora:
Both my kids love peanuts and potatoes. So this lemon rice with both the favorite ingredients is just perfect. I load up the dish with peanuts and potatoes, so they get at least one peanut and a piece of potato in each and every bite.
Other Veggie Options for Chitrannam:
Other veggies like chopped eggplant and grated carrot can be substituted for potato. Steamed broccoli and cauliflower can also be added. Sauteed Frozen mixed vegetables add color and nutrients to the rice.
Picnic & Lunchbox Friendly too:
This is a simple and tasty dish that is great to serve for guests. It is also perfect to pack up for picnics and in lunchboxes. Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM# 56.
