{"title":"Rice Mixes","description":"\u003cp\u003eLemon rice, called chitranna in Karnataka and elumichai sadam in Tamil Nadu, is cooked rice tossed in a tempering of mustard seeds, chana dal, urad dal, peanuts, curry leaves, green chilli and turmeric, finished with lemon juice. Tomato rice, thakkali sadam, is rice cooked or mixed with a thick, tangy tomato masala. Both are made for travel, picnics, temple offerings and lunchboxes because they taste good at room temperature and keep well through the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rice mix is the prepared tempering or masala in a jar or pouch, cooked in oil with the spices, lentils and curry leaves already in it. You simply mix it with plain boiled rice, a spoonful at a time, until the colour and taste are right. Sona masoori or ponni rice gives the most authentic texture, but leftover basmati works too. A single jar makes several meals, which is why they are so popular with students and busy families.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpread the rice on a plate to cool slightly before mixing, so the grains stay separate and do not turn mushy. For extra crunch, add a handful of roasted peanuts or cashews. Once opened, always use a dry spoon and keep the jar in the fridge. Browse more under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/instant-mixes\"\u003einstant mixes\u003c\/a\u003e, including dosa and idli mix and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/upma-and-vada-mix\"\u003eupma and vada mix\u003c\/a\u003e, pick up \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sona-masoori-rice\"\u003esona masoori rice\u003c\/a\u003e, or try a dry \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rice-mix-powder\"\u003erice mix powder\u003c\/a\u003e for puliyodharai.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"777-lemon-rice-mix-400g","title":"777 Lemon Rice Mix 400g","description":"\u003cp\u003e777 Lemon Rice Mix is a ready tempering paste from Sri Ganeshram's 777 brand of Chennai, made for the yellow, tangy lemon rice of South Indian homes and lunch boxes. The jar holds the whole tadka already cooked in gingelly oil: Bengal gram dal and urad dal for crunch, green chillies, curry leaves, mustard seeds, ginger, turmeric and a pinch of asafoetida. Stir it through plain rice and the dish is done in a couple of minutes, with no frying at the stove. Find other ready pastes and powders for flavoured rice in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rice-mixes\"\u003eRice Mixes\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe jar says to mix 2 teaspoons, about 20g, of the paste with 1 cup, about 125g, of cooked rice in a clean, dry bowl, combine thoroughly and set aside for 2 minutes. For extra taste, fry a handful of groundnuts or cashew nuts in a little gingelly oil and scatter them over before serving. The pack suggests eating it with thick fresh coconut chutney and appalams. Day-old rice that has been fluffed apart takes the paste well, so it is a quick answer for a packed lunch or a temple-style tiffin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGingelly oil makes up 18% of the paste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains sesame and mustard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegan friendly and gluten free logos on the jar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a clean, dry spoon and refrigerate once opened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"777","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55366566052179,"sku":null,"price":2.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/777-lemon-rice-mix-400g-front.png?v=1791973839"},{"product_id":"777-tomato-rice-mix-400g","title":"777 Tomato Rice Mix 400g","description":"\u003cp\u003e777 Tomato Rice Mix is a ready masala paste for thakkali sadam, the spiced tomato rice of Tamil Nadu. Tomato makes up 58% of the jar, cooked down in gingelly oil with tamarind, a little jaggery, urad dal, chilli powder, cumin, mustard seeds, fenugreek, coriander, turmeric and asafoetida. The result is a deep red, tangy and gently sweet paste that turns plain rice into a full dish in a couple of minutes. More pastes for flavoured rice sit in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rice-mixes\"\u003eRice Mixes\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe jar says to mix 2 teaspoons, about 20g, of the paste with 1 cup, about 125g, of cooked rice in a clean, dry bowl, combine thoroughly and set aside for 2 minutes. For extra taste, garnish with fresh coriander leaves and cashew nuts roasted in gingelly oil. The pack suggests serving it with thick fresh coconut chutney and sambar. A spoonful stirred into hot rice with a few fried onions and peas makes a quick weekday tomato pulao, and it packs well for lunch boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTomato is 58% of the paste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains sesame and mustard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegan friendly and gluten free logos on the jar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a clean, dry spoon and refrigerate once opened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"777","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55366579388755,"sku":null,"price":2.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/777-tomato-rice-mix-400g-front.png?v=1791973858"}],"url":"https:\/\/chandrastores.co.uk\/collections\/rice-mixes.oembed","provider":"Chandra Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}