This type of rice dish is called chitranna in South India which directly translates to ‘colourful rice’ and it perfectly fits that description. Now this is my mum’s recipe but I’m sure there are many variants of this dish that are cooked across households in India everyday. It makes for a nice lunch and generally forms a staple component of many religious celebrations. Because this dish can be served warm or cold it can also be a great work lunch. The peanuts are my favourite part of this dish, so make sure you don’t leave them out to ensure that wonderful nutty bite.
