Cooked rice: 2 cups
Ghee: 2 tablespoons (or as preferred)
Jeera (cumin seeds): 1 teaspoon
Urad dal (split black gram): 1 tablespoon
Urad dal powder: 2 tablespoons (or adjust to taste)
OR
Til (sesame seeds) powder: 2 tablespoons (or adjust to taste)
Salt: To tasteCooked rice: 2 cups
Ghee: 2 tablespoons (or as preferred)
Jeera (cumin seeds): 1 teaspoon
Urad dal (split black gram): 1 tablespoon
Urad dal powder: 2 tablespoons (or adjust to taste)
OR
Til (sesame seeds) powder: 2 tablespoons (or adjust to taste)
Salt: To taste
Tempering:
In a pan, heat the ghee over medium heat.
Add the jeera (cumin seeds) and let them splutter.
Then, add the urad dal and sauté until it turns golden brown.
Adding Powder:
Lower the heat and add the urad dal powder (or sesame seeds powder) to the tempered mixture.
Stir well for about a minute to combine and let the flavors release.
Combine with Rice:
Gently add the cooked rice to the pan.
Sprinkle salt to taste and mix everything together until the rice is well coated with the tempering mixture.
Serve:
Serve hot as a standalone dish or with a side of chutney or curry. Enjoy your flavorful Chithranna!
This recipe is simple, quick, and makes for a delicious meal!