7 Yummy Chitranna Varieties For Brunch This Week

By Shreya Goswami

December 11, 2023

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Originating in Karnataka, Chitranna is a rice-based dish tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves and more. Here are some of the most interesting varieties of Chitranna you can try for breakfast today.

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Kayi Sasive Chitranna

The gojju for this one is made with mustard seeds and coconut, which adds a unique flavour to this chitranna variety.

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Nimbe Huli Chitranna

Also known as lemon rice, this one is made with crunchy peanuts, curry leaves and more, with a generous dash on lemon juice on top.

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Mavinakayi Chitranna

A summer special, this chitranna variety is made with raw mangoes that are grated or ground to a paste, creating a tangy one-pot dish.

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Eruli Chitranna

Made with fried onions, which are traditionally not added in chitranna, this variety is a must-have for its unqiue flavours.

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Capsicum Chitranna

A modern twist on the traditional dish, this chitranna is made with bell peppers and tastes simply amazing and filling.

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Masale Chitranna

Prepared with plenty of spices like red chillies, peanuts and more, this chitranna variety is perfect for those who like food with heat.

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Samai Chitranna

Replace the rice in chitranna with little millet and you have this sattvik and delicious version of the dish ready in munutes.

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