Ingredients
– 2 cups cooked rice (preferably long-grain or basmati)
– 1 tablespoon oil or ghee
– 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
– 1 teaspoon urad dal (split black gram)
– 1-2 green chilies, slit
– 1/4 cup peanuts (optional)
– 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
– Salt, to taste
– Juice of 1 large lemon
– Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish
Instructions
Creating Lemon Rice is straightforward when you follow these steps:
1. Heat Oil: In a pan, heat the oil or ghee over medium heat.
2. Add Mustard Seeds: Sprinkle in the mustard seeds and allow them to crackle.
3. Incorporate Dal and Peanuts: Add urad dal and peanuts (if using). Sauté until the dal turns golden brown.
4. Add Green Chilies: Stir in the slit green chilies and sauté for a minute.
5. Mix Spices: Add turmeric powder and salt to taste. Mix well.
6. Combine with Rice: Stir in the cooked rice and mix thoroughly to coat it with spices.
7. Add Lemon Juice: Remove the pan from heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the rice. Mix gently.
8. Garnish: Toss in fresh coriander leaves before serving.
These simple steps will guide you through the process effortlessly, resulting in a scrumptious Lemon Rice dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 6g