RCI: Karnataka's Chitranna and Tomato Saaru

This is my first entry to a food event. Happy to begin with" Karnataka Cuisine".A few months back,i was in "Garden City" Bangalore, where i got an opportunity to explore the taste of typical cuisine which is characterised by the distinct textures, flavours and tastes. Karnataka is a unique blend of tradition and modernity.
"Nimbehannu Chitranna" is one of my favourite dish ,commonly known as Lemon Rice a tasty ,healthy n easy dish which can be made even with leftover rice.i usually prefer to make this for my hubby for lunch packets.As we are more concerned about health ,just try this .Lemon is rich in Vitamin C is vital to the function of strong immune system . Rice is easy to digest, naturally sodium and cholesterol-free, with only a trace of fat. It's an important source of vitamin B1 and encourages stable blood sugar levels.
Ingredients...
Rice 2cups
Lime juice 2tsp
Mustard seeds 1tsp
cumin seeds 1tsp
Urad dal 1tsp
Channa dal 1tsp
Moorng dal 1tsp
Curry leaves 4-5
Red chillies 3-4
A small piece of ginger crushed
Turmeric powder 1/4tsp
Peanuts 8-10
oil 1tsp
Salt as required
Coconut grated(optional for garnishing)
Method....
Cook rice in pressure cooker in ratio 1 : 1.25 ( ie 1cup of rice : 1.25cups of water)
Heat oil and add dals,mustard seeds,curry leaves,cumin seeds,redchillies,peanuts and ginger.
When the dals turn brown,add the turmeric and ginger.Fry for another minute till the mustard crackles.
Now add the lime juice and reduce heat.Heat through and remove.Mix this with rice as required and add salt to taste.
Tomato Saaru

"Sarru" is a Karnataka dish ,Usually known as "Rasam " in southindia,which is prepared almost daily in indianhouseholds.Its also known as "Indian Spicy Soup".Spices added in rasam is benefical to health,it helps to cure stomatitis, indigestion, gastric irritability.
Ingredients...
Toor dal 3/4cup
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
oil 1/2stp
Tomatoes 2 ,cut into small pieces
Tamarind juice 1-2 tsp
Jaggery 1tsp
Rasam powder 1-2 tsp
Coriander leaves
salt to taste
For seasoning....

Ghee 1tsp
Mustard seeds 1tsp
Cumin seeds 1tsp
Asafoetida 1pinch
Curry leaves
Method...
Cook toor dal in a pressure cooker with salt ,turmeric and oil.Mash well and keep aside.
Grind tomatoes into a paste or put rasam powder,tomato pieces,jaggery in a pan ,add water and boil to 10-12 min.Remove from heat.
Heat ghee in a pan,add seasonings,when it starts to spilt,stir into the rasam.Garnish with coriander leaves.