Lemon Rice is a tasty meal that is quick and easy to prepare. Ideal for the busy professional.
Preparation time – 10 min
Cooking time – 20 min
Serves – 3 to 4 people
Ingredients:
Rice – 1 cup
Water – 2cups
Lemon – 2 medium sized
Ginger – 1/4 tsp
Green chilies – 2
Curry leaves – 4 to 5 leaves (finely chopped)
Turmeric – 1/4 tsp
Salt – as per your taste
Coriander leaves / cilantro – few strings finely chopped for garnishing
Oil – 3 tblsp.
Tempering:
Mustard seeds – 1/4 tsp
Chana dal – 1/4 tsp
Urad dal – 1/4 tsp
Method:
- Wash and soak the rice for 15 min.Now drain the water and add 2 cups of water to the rice and cook till the rice is well done.
- Set the rice aside till it cools down
3.Heat oil in a pan.Once the oil is hot add the mustard seeds and allow it to splutter.Once the mustard seeds splutters add the Chana dal and the Urad dal and saute it till it is golden in colour.
4. Now add the ginger,green chilies and the curry leaves and saute for a minute. Now add the turmeric and salt.
5.Now add the rice and the juice of two lemons and mix well.
6. The lemon rice is all ready to enjoy.Garnish with few finely chopped coriander leaves.
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