Lemon Rice
 
Cook time
Total time
 
Author:
Recipe type: Lunch
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 4 People
Ingredients
  • Coconut oil- 2 tbsp (or add 1 tbsp oil + 1 tbsp ghee)
  • Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
  • Chana dal- 1 tbsp
  • Urad dal- ½ tbsp
  • Dried red chilies, halved- 3
  • Curry leaves- 1 sprig
  • Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
  • Lemon juice, freshly squeezed- ¼ cup
  • Lemon zest- 1 tsp (optional)
  • Cooked Rice- 3 cups (Sona Masoori, Ponni or Basmati Rice)
  • Salt- 1¼ tsp
  • Cilantro, chopped- 2 tbsp
Instructions
  1. Cook the rice in boiling water over the stovetop or in a rice cooker or Instant Pot.
  2. Drain the water if cooked in a saucepan & keep it aside.
  3. Have the freshly squeezed lemon juice ready.
  4. Place a wok or large wide pan over medium heat, add oil or both oil & ghee.
  5. Add mustard seeds, let it splutter.
  6. Add chana dal & urad dal, saute till they turn light golden brown.
  7. Add dried red chilies & curry leaves, saute for a few seconds.
  8. Lower the heat, add turmeric powder, saute for a couple of seconds, don't burn it.
  9. Immediately, add lemon juice, combine well.
  10. Add the cooked rice & salt; combine well without any lumps, stir fry for 2 minutes.
  11. Add lemon zest, stir fry for 2 minutes.
  12. Garnish with cilantro.
  13. Serve lemon rice with pickle or any of your favorite veggie side dishes.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/refreshing-lemon-rice-south-indian-vegetarian-comfort-food/