'hot lentil [boiled] rice') is a spicy, rice-based dish with origins in the state of Karnataka, India.
[2][3][4] The traditional preparation of this dish is quite elaborate and involves the use of a spicy masala (huliyanna), toor dal (a type of lentil), rice, ghee and vegetables.
[5] Spices like nutmeg, asafoetida, curry leaves and tamarind pulp contribute to its unique flavour and taste.
[6] It is served hot and sometimes eaten with chutney, boondi, salad, papad, or potato chips.
This dish is commonly found in restaurants that serve the Udupi cuisine.