In season当季Indian印度
South Indian Lemon Rice (Chitranna)南印度柠檬饭（Chitranna）
Lemon, mustard, curry leaves and peanuts brighten a South Indian staple. The time starts with already-cooked rice; cooking dry rice is extra.柠檬芥菜籽咖喱叶花生增香的南印度家常主食，时间从熟饭开始，现煮生米另计。
BEGINNER FIELD GUIDE新手做饭说明书
Before you turn on the heat先备齐，再开火
Wash hands & produce洗手、洗菜洗手、洗菜Lava manos y verduras손·채소 씻기
Measure first先量好先量好Mide antes먼저 계량
- Use separate-grain rice refrigerated promptly after cooking, or plain ready-rice packages. Loosen clumps with clean utensils. Dry curry leaves, break chili in half and juice lemon, removing seeds.用煮后及时冷藏且粒分明的饭或即食原味饭，干净器具拨散；咖喱叶擦干，辣椒掰半，柠檬挤汁去籽。
Written for 2 servings · cooking more? Use batches按 2 人份写 · 加量请分批按 2 人份寫 · 加量請分批Para 2 porciones · si haces más, por tandas2인분 기준 · 늘리면 나눠 조리
Full safety & prep notes完整安全与备料说明完整安全與備料說明Notas completas de seguridad안전·준비 전체 안내
These instructions use the base recipe: 2 servings. Scaling ingredients does not scale pan size or cooking time. Use batches and verify the stated checkpoints.以下按原方2人份写。改变份量不会自动改变锅大小或烹饪时间；增加份量请分批，并核对每步判断点。
- Wash hands; rinse fresh produce and dry it. Use clean utensils. Read all steps before heating.先洗手，把蔬果洗净擦干，备好干净器具。开火前通读步骤，确认食材和工具齐全。
- Measure the displayed ingredient list; amounts follow your chosen servings. Rinsing water and drinking water mentioned separately are additional.按随人数变化的清单量好食材；清洗水和文中另提的饮用水另备。
Ingredients食材
- Already-cooked plain basmati rice, chilled or packaged已煮熟原味巴斯马蒂米饭（冷藏或即食包装）2 cups杯
- Unsalted roasted peanuts无盐熟花生0.25 cup杯
- Neutral vegetable oil中性植物油1 tbsp大勺
- Black or brown mustard seeds黑或棕芥菜籽0.5 tsp小勺
- Split skinned urad dal, white, dry去皮白色乌拉德豆瓣（干）1 tsp小勺
- Chana dal, split Bengal gram, dry鹰嘴豆瓣chana dal（干）1 tsp小勺
- Fresh curry leaves, not curry powder鲜咖喱叶（非咖喱粉）10 leaves片
- Dried red chili干红辣椒1
- Ground turmeric姜黄粉0.25 tsp小勺
- Fine salt细盐0.125 tsp小勺
- Lemon柠檬1
Method做法
Pour oil into a high-sided skillet. Once the mustard seeds pop behind a splatter screen, turn the heat down and toast both dals for 1–2 minutes, stirring, until pale gold.
深边锅里倒油，芥菜籽盖上防溅网，等它噼啪跳起来后把火调小，下两种豆瓣炒1–2分钟，翻到浅金色。
The dal is golden, not burnt.豆瓣金黄不焦。
Common mistake & quick fix容易错在哪，怎么补救
Finish measuring and chopping before heating. Lower the heat if spices smoke; never pour water into a pan of hot oil.量好切好再开火，香料冒烟就调小火；别往一锅热油里倒水。
Carefully add the dry curry leaves and dried chili for 20–30 seconds, then stir in the roasted peanuts and turmeric briefly. Add the cooked rice and salt before the turmeric burns.
小心下干咖喱叶和干辣椒，炒20–30秒，接着放熟花生和姜黄快速翻两下，趁姜黄还没焦就把米饭和盐加进去。
The spices smell fresh, not smoky.香料香不焦烟。
Common mistake & quick fix容易错在哪，怎么补救
If the pan dries or browns too quickly, lower the heat and add a small splash of water.锅干或上色太快就调小火，加少量水。
Fold the rice to break up cold clumps. If it seems dry, add a little water and cover briefly. Reheated chilled rice must hit 165°F (74°C) throughout — check the thickest clumps, not just the pan surface.
把米饭翻散，把冷饭团弄开。要是发干就洒点水，盖上盖焖一下。冷藏饭复热要整锅到165°F (74°C)，测最厚的饭团，别只测锅面。
No cold rice clumps remain.无冷饭团。
Common mistake & quick fix容易错在哪，怎么补救
Keep small, steady bubbles, not a fierce boil. If liquid runs low before the food is tender, add a little hot water.保持轻轻冒泡，别大滚；食材没软而汤快干时，补少量热水。
Turn off the heat and fold in the lemon juice a little at a time, tasting as you go. Fish out the whole chili if you like, and serve right away. Lemon and turmeric don't replace safe refrigeration.
关火，柠檬汁分几次拌进去，边拌边尝酸度。想的话把整根辣椒挑出来，马上上桌。柠檬和姜黄可不能代替冷藏。
The rice is fluffy and bright, not a wet sour soup.米饭松散，有柠檬清香，碗底没有积着酸汁。
Common mistake & quick fix容易错在哪，怎么补救
Leftovers: into the fridge within 2 hours (1 hour on a hot 90°F+ day), eat within 3 days, and reheat to 165°F (74°C).吃不完的2小时内放冰箱（天热超90°F就1小时内），3天内吃完，回热要热到165°F (74°C)。
Know your ingredients认识食材
Ingredients explained食材讲解
Unsalted roasted peanuts无盐熟花生Protein and healthy fat; roast for depth. Watch for allergies at the table.蛋白和健康脂肪；烘过更香。注意同桌有没有过敏。
Neutral vegetable oil中性植物油Extra-virgin olive oil for finishing; neutral oils (avocado, canola) for high heat.特级初榨橄榄油淋面；高温用中性油（牛油果油、菜籽油）。
Ground turmeric姜黄粉Earthy, golden; pair with black pepper and fat to boost curcumin absorption.土香金黄；配黑胡椒和油能促进姜黄素吸收。
- Fine salt细盐
Kosher salt (Diamond Crystal) is less salty by volume than table salt; use about half if swapping to table salt.犹太盐（Diamond Crystal）按体积比食盐淡；换成食盐时约减半。
Lemon柠檬Brightens any dish; acid balances richness. Heavy, thin-skinned lemons are juiciest.提亮整道菜，酸能解腻。选沉、皮薄的汁多。
Cookware厨具
Skillet or heavy pot with lid, splatter screen, spatula, knife, board, colander and measuring tools带盖平底锅或厚底锅、防溅网、铲、刀、砧板、漏篮和量具
Make it a balanced meal营养搭配建议
This dish supplies starch and some protein, not a full vegetable serving. Add the linked protein and vegetable side; no second large rice portion is needed.这道供淀粉和部分蛋白质，蔬菜仍不足；搭链接中的蛋白质和蔬菜配菜，不再加大份米饭。
Quick Rajma Masala (Kidney Bean Curry)快手红腰豆咖喱（Rajma Masala）
Green Beans Poriyal (Coconut Green Beans)南印度椰香四季豆（Beans Poriyal）Why it works: aim for half the plate vegetables, a quarter protein, a quarter whole grains or starch — then let one rich dish be the star.搭配思路：半盘蔬菜、四分之一蛋白、四分之一主食；一桌里只让一道浓郁的菜当主角。
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