South Indianveganeasy⏱️ 20 min

Lemon Rice

Bright, zingy rice tossed with crunchy peanuts and curry leaves that makes a cheerful lunchbox any day.

⏱️ Prep 10m🔥 Cook 10m🍽️ Serves 4
Lemon Rice

Ingredients

  • cooked rice3 cup
  • lemon2 no.
  • mustard seeds1 tsp
  • urad dal1 tsp
  • chana dal1 tsp
  • peanuts3 tbsp
  • green chilli2 no.
  • curry leaves1 sprig
  • haldi1/2 tsp
  • hing1 pinch
  • oil2 tbsp
  • salt1 tsp
  • coriander (optional)2 tbsp

Method

  1. 1Spread the cooked rice on a plate to cool and separate the grains. · 3m
  2. 2Heat oil and splutter mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal and peanuts until golden. · 3m
  3. 3Add green chilli, curry leaves, hing and haldi and saute for a few seconds. · 1m
  4. 4Turn off the flame, add the rice and salt, and mix gently. · 2m
  5. 5Squeeze in the lemon juice and toss until evenly coated. · 1m
  6. 6Garnish with coriander and serve warm or pack for lunch. · 1m
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