Lemon Rice

Ingredients

 

1. Basmati rice - 1.5 cup cooked and cooled   
2. 0nion - 1 small, chopped fine
3. Green chillies - 4 chopped fine
4. Finely chopped ginger - 2 tsp
5. Lemon juice - 1.5 tbsp or to taste
6. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
7. Hing/asafoetida - 2-3 pinch
8. Peanuts - 1/4 cup
9. Chana dal/Split Bengal gram - 1 tbsp
10. Urad dal/Split black gram - 2 tsp
11. Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
12. Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
13. Coriander leaves - 2 tbsp finely chopped
14. Curry leaves - 2 sprig chopped
15. Dry red chillies - 2
16. Oil/ghee - 1 tbsp
17. Salt - to taste

 

Method

 

1. In a wide or deep nonstick pan, heat oil ,splutter the mustard and cumin seeds, add the dry red chillies, urad dal, chana dal and the peanuts. When they turn light brown add onion, green chillies, curry leaves and salt.

 

2. When the onion turns transparent and soft add hing and turmeric powder.  Now add the cooked rice, lemon juice, coriander leaves and mix well. Check for salt.  Saute well for a few more minutes and remove from heat.

 

 

3. Serve hot with yogurt and any pickle.