Lemon Rice Tangy Flavorful Rice
Lemon rice is a simple and flavorful South Indian dish that is easy to make and perfect for any meal. This dish is made by combining cooked rice with a flavorful mixture of lemon juice, curry leaves, mustard seeds, and other spices.
Here is a delicious and easy recipe to make lemon rice at home:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup basmati rice, cooked
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon urad dal
- 1 teaspoon chana dal
- 10-12 curry leaves
- 2 green chilies, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- Coriander leaves, for garnishing
Instructions:
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds, urad dal, and chana dal. Fry until mustard seeds start to pop and dal turns golden brown.
- Add curry leaves and green chilies, and fry for another minute.
- Add turmeric powder and salt. Mix well.
- Add cooked rice and lemon juice. Mix well, making sure that the rice is coated with the spice mixture.
- Cook on low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
Key Features:
Lemon rice is a simple and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any meal.
The dish is made with a flavorful mixture of lemon juice, curry leaves, mustard seeds, and other spices.
This dish is vegan and gluten-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary restrictions.
Lemon rice can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days, making it a great option for meal prep.
