Lemon Rice
A refreshing and tangy South Indian rice dish flavored with lemon and spices.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup peanuts
- 1/4 cup cashews
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp urad dal (split black gram)
- 1 tsp chana dal (split Bengal gram)
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 8-10 curry leaves
- 2 green chilies, slit
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- Add urad dal and chana dal and sauté until golden brown.
- Add peanuts and cashews and fry until golden brown.
- Add curry leaves and green chilies and sauté for a minute.
- Add turmeric powder and mix well.
- Add cooked rice and mix gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Add lemon juice and salt, and mix well.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 10gFiber: 3g
