Name: Lemon Rice – South Indian Style
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 Lemon; 1 tbsp Oil; 1/2 tbsp Mustard; 1/2 tbsp Urad Dal; 1 tbsp Chana Dal; 2 tbsp Peanuts; 3 Dry Chilli; 2 Green Chilli; a few sprigs Curry Leaves; pinch Hing; 1/4 tbsp Turmeric; 1/4 tbsp Salt; 1 cup Boiled Rice

Recipe Summary

A vibrant and tangy South Indian classic, Lemon Rice is a quick and easy dish made by tempering mustard seeds, lentils, peanuts, and spices, then mixing them with cooked rice and fresh lemon juice. It's a flavorful and aromatic meal perfect for any time of the day.

All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

Lemon 1
Oil 1 tbsp
Mustard 1/2 tbsp
Urad Dal 1/2 tbsp
Chana Dal 1 tbsp
Peanuts 2 tbsp
Dry Chilli 3
Green Chilli 2
Curry Leaves a few sprigs
Hing pinch
Turmeric 1/4 tbsp
Salt 1/4 tbsp
Boiled Rice 1 cup

⚠ Contains Allergens

Nuts

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Lemon Juice

Cut one lemon in half and squeeze its juice into a small bowl. Set aside.

Step 2: Heat Oil

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium heat.

Step 3: Add Mustard and Dals

Add 1/2 tablespoon of mustard seeds and 1/2 tablespoon of urad dal to the hot oil.

Step 4: Add Peanuts and Chillies

Add 1 tablespoon of chana dal, 2 tablespoons of peanuts, 3 dry red chilies, and 2 green chilies to the pan.

Step 5: Sauté Tempering Ingredients

Sauté the ingredients, stirring continuously, until the peanuts are roasted and the dals turn golden brown, which takes about 1-2 minutes.

Step 6: Add Curry Leaves and Spices

Add a handful of curry leaves, a pinch of hing (asafoetida), 1/4 tablespoon of turmeric powder, and 1/4 tablespoon of salt to the pan.

Step 7: Continue Sautéing

Continue to sauté for another minute until the curry leaves are crisp and the spices are fragrant.

Step 8: Add Lemon Juice

Pour the squeezed lemon juice into the pan. It will sizzle and mix with the tempering.

Step 9: Combine with Rice

Add 1 cup of boiled rice to the pan. Gently mix the rice with the tempering until all the ingredients are well combined and the rice is evenly coated with the yellow turmeric, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 10: Serve

Serve the hot and flavorful Lemon Rice in a bowl.

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Recipe Summary

All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Lemon Juice

Step 2: Heat Oil

Step 3: Add Mustard and Dals

Step 4: Add Peanuts and Chillies

Step 5: Sauté Tempering Ingredients

Step 6: Add Curry Leaves and Spices

Step 7: Continue Sautéing

Step 8: Add Lemon Juice

Step 9: Combine with Rice

Step 10: Serve

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