First cook the rice such that each grain is separate. Spread it on a tray to cool. Once it has cooled a little, proceed.

For Orange rice
Heat the oil in a kadai and cook the mustard seeds till they papaya.Add the chopped onions and cook them for a couple of minutes.

Add the tomato puree, red chilli powder, salt and garam masala.Cook it till the oil separates from the masala.Take 1/3rd of the cooked rice and toss it with the masala.Check the seasonings and then switch it off.

For White rice
Heat the oil in a kadai and splutter the mustard seeds.Add the chanadal and urad dal. Fry them on low heat till they turn golden brown.

Add the grated coconut and roast it for just a minute.Add the salt and another third of the rice and mix well. Switch off.

For Green rice
Put the coriander leaves, green chilli and cashews in a blender. Make a smooth paste with a little water.Heat the oil in a kadai and cook the mustard seeds till they papaya.

Fry the urad dal and then add the ground paste.Cook it for a few minutes, till the raw smell is gone.Add salt and mix in the remaining rice. Switch it off.

Arrange the different coloured rice as per our national flag. Serve it with curry.