Chitranna

How to Prepare

1. Cook 10 cups of rice in a large pot with 20 cups of water until fully cooked, then set aside to cool.
2. Heat 1 cup of oil in a large pan over medium heat.
3. Add 4 tablespoons of mustard seeds and wait until they start to splutter.
4. Add 20 dried red chilies
5. 10 tablespoons of chana dal, and 10 tablespoons of urad dal. Fry until golden brown.
6. Add 2 cups of peanuts and fry for 2-3 minutes.
7. Add 10 teaspoons of turmeric powder and mix well.
8. Add the juice of 20 lemons and 5 tablespoons of salt. Stir for 1 minute.
9. Add the cooked rice to the pan and mix thoroughly to coat the rice with the spice mixture.
10. Garnish with 2 cups of chopped coriander leaves and 4 cups of grated coconut.
11. Serve hot or at room temperature.