Requirements- 1 cup Basmati Rice
- 4-5 Curry Leaves
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- A pinch of Asafoetida
- 2 tbsp Chana Dal
- 2 tbsp Urad Dal
- 3 Green chillies, chopped
- ½ inch Ginger, chopped
- 3-4 tbsp Peanuts, roasted and de-skinned
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- Oil
- Salt to taste
- Juice of 1 big Lemon
- Few coriander leaves, chopped
How to Make lemon Rice:
- Wash and soak the rice for 10 mins.
- Boil the rice in 3-4 cups of water and set aside.
- In order to obtain separate grains, do not overcook the rice and drain off excess water and leave aside.
- Wash chana dal and urad dal and set aside
- Heat the oil in a cooking pan, add curry leaves, mustard seeds, asafoetida and cumin seeds.
- When mustard seeds splutter, add urad dal, chana dal, chopped green chillies, ginger and peanuts.
- Fry till peanuts change color and add turmeric.
- Add the rice, mix well and add salt.
- Remove from gas, add the lemon juice and garnish with coriander.
- Serve hot with yogurt (optional).