Lemon Rice Recipe
A zesty and flavorful Lemon Rice recipe that is easy to make and perfect for a quick, delicious meal. The bright citrusy flavors combined with aromatic spices make this dish a favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Rice:
2 cups cooked rice
Tadka:
3 tbsp oil of choice
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp urad dal
1 tsp chana dal
½ tsp hing
1 inch piece ginger
2 green chillies
10 curry leaves
1 small onion
Salt to taste
1 tsp haldi
2 lemons
Handful of cashews
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook the rice until just cooked through. Warm up leftover rice if using.
- Step 2: Heat oil, splutter mustard seeds, add dals, hing, ginger, green chillies, curry leaves. Fry till fragrant.
- Step 3: Add onion, salt, haldi. Cook briefly, then mix this tadka with rice.
- Step 4: Drizzle lemon juice over rice, mix well. Adjust tanginess. Add fried cashews.
- Step 5: Cover and let the flavors meld for 10-15 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon Rice, South Indian, Tangy Rice, Easy Recipe
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