Aarsi’s Ultimate Lemon Rice |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Tart lemon adds a citrusy note to the rice and refreshes the palate. Excellent with baked fish. Ingredients:
4 cups cooked rice |
1 large lemon, freshly juiced |
2 teaspoons salt, plus more for taste |
10 fresh curry leaves |
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped |
3 dry red chili |
2 green chili peppers, diced |
1 pinch asafetida powder |
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder |
1 tablespoon mustard seeds |
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder |
4 tablespoons vegetable oil |
1/4 cup grams dal (chana dal) |
1/2 cup unsalted spanish peanuts |
Directions:
1. Cook the rice and let it cool. I love using leftover rice.
2. In a pan, heat 2 Tbsp of oil and on low heat and add the Chana Daal. Keep stirring until the dal becomes golden brown. Remove the dal in a bowl.
3. Add 2 Tbsp oil to the same pan along with asafetida, curry leaves, turmeric powder, green chili and mustard seeds.
4. Once they start splattering, add the dry red chilies.
5. Add the cooked rice along with salt, peanuts and previously cooked dry chana daal. Stir gently to combine.
6. After two minutes, add the fresh lemon juice and mix to combine.
7. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve hot with plain yogurt and papadums.
8. Enjoy with your loved ones!
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