Lemon Rice Recipe
In every spoonful of South Indian Lemon Rice, there's a burst of tangy bliss, citrusy freshness, and crunchy nuttiness. Discover the joy of the zesty flavors of this simple rice recipe with a variety of side dishes that add depth and richness to your meal!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 tablespoon oil
- ¼ teaspoon black mustard seeds
- ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds
- ¼ teaspoon urad dal (split black gram)
- ½ teaspoon chana dal (split chickpeas)
- 1 no dry red chili deseeded and broken
- 2 nos green chilies chopped
- 5-7 nos curry leaves
- 1 np small onion sliced
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt as needed
- 7-8 nos peanuts
- 5-6 nos cashew nuts
- 2 tablespoon coriander leaves garnish
Instructions
- Heat two tablespoons of oil in a frying pan. Add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves to the pan. Let it crackle.2 tablespoon oil, 7-8 nos peanuts, 5-6 nos cashew nuts
- Add dry red chili, ½ teaspoon of Urad dal (Split black gram) and ½ teaspoon of Chana dal (Split chickpeas). Fry them until golden brown.
- Add the peanuts and cashew nuts to the frying pan until crunchy.¼ teaspoon black mustard seeds, ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds, 5-7 nos curry leaves
- Add the chopped green chilies and the sliced onions to the frying pan. Fry everything on a low flame so that the tempering does not get burnt.2 nos green chilies, 1 np small onion
- Add ½ tablespoon of turmeric powder and two tablespoons of lemon juice.¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- Quickly, add the cooked rice and salt to the frying pan. Stir the rice and make sure to mix it very well. Take it off the heat. and add the chopped coriander leaves.2 cups cooked rice, 2 tablespoon coriander leaves
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice before serving.
- Serve it with some coconut chutney and pappadums.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor. Avoid bottled lemon juice, as fresh lemons provide a vibrant and zesty taste.
- Be cautious not to overcook the rice while stir-frying. Overcooking can make the rice sticky and clumpy.
- Adding lemon juice at the end preserves its freshness.
- Lemon rice is often served at room temperature. Allow it to cool a bit before serving for the best flavor.