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South Indian Quick And Simple Lemon Rice Recipe

Here's a simple and flavourful lemon rice recipe that's easy to make. With tangy lemon, aromatic spices, and a hint of heat, it's the perfect dish for a quick meal or side.

Lemon Rice is a fast and flavourful dish that combines the freshness of lemon with the aromatic spices. This easy recipe is perfect for busy days, when you need a light but satisfying meal. The tangy citrus flavour of lemon paires beautifully with the mustard seeds, curry leaves, and a dash of turmeric, giving rice a beautiful colour and zesty taste. Whether served as a main dish or a side dish, lemon rice is versatile, comforting, and an incredible way to use the leftover rice for a delicious and easy meal. 




 



Ingredients

  • 2 Cup Rice (cooked)
  • 2 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 2 Tablespoon Oil
  • 1 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 3 Piece Green Chillies (slit)
  • 8 Piece Curry Leaves
  • 2 Piece Dried Red Chillies
  • 1 Teaspoon Ginger (grated or finely chopped)
  • 1 Tablespoon Peanuts
  • 1 Tablespoon Cashews
  • 1 Pinch Asafoetida
  • 1 Tablespoon Coriander Leaves (chopped)
  • Salt
  • Turmeric

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

Prepare Rice: Cook 2 cups of rice and let it cool down. Fluff it gently to avoid any lumps.

Step 2

Heat Oil: Take a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil on medium heat.

Step 3

Tempering: Add mustard seeds and wait for them to splutter. Add in cumin seeds, dry red chillies, asafoetida, and curry leaves.

Step 4

Add Other Ingredients: Add in green chillies and ginger. Saute for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Add Turmeric And Dry Fruits: Toss in peanuts and cashews and fry them till they are golden brown. Add Turmeric and mix everything well.

Step 6

Add Rice: Lower the heat and add in the cooked rice. Mix all the ingredients well to coat the rice with the tempered spices.

Step 7

Drizzle Lemon Juice: Add lemon juice over the rice and sprinkle salt. Mix gently to combine.

Step 8

Add Chopped Coriander: Turn off the heat and add chopped coriander leaves to garnish the lemon rice.

Summary

Quick And Simple Lemon Rice Recipe

Here's a simple and flavourful lemon rice recipe that's easy to make. With tangy lemon, aromatic spices, and a hint of heat, it's the perfect dish for a quick meal or side.

Quick And Simple Lemon Rice Recipe Quick And Simple Lemon Rice Recipe
Quick And Simple Lemon Rice Recipe
30 Mins Total time
20 Mins Cook Time
10 Mins Prep Time
2 People Serves
Easy Difficulty
Veg Diet

Ingredients

  • 2 Cup Rice (cooked)
  • 2 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 2 Tablespoon Oil
  • 1 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 3 Piece Green Chillies (slit)
  • 8 Piece Curry Leaves
  • 2 Piece Dried Red Chillies
  • 1 Teaspoon Ginger (grated or finely chopped)
  • 1 Tablespoon Peanuts
  • 1 Tablespoon Cashews
  • 1 Pinch Asafoetida
  • 1 Tablespoon Coriander Leaves (chopped)
  • Salt
  • Turmeric

Main Procedure

Step 1

Prepare Rice: Cook 2 cups of rice and let it cool down. Fluff it gently to avoid any lumps.

Step 2

Heat Oil: Take a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil on medium heat.

Step 3

Tempering: Add mustard seeds and wait for them to splutter. Add in cumin seeds, dry red chillies, asafoetida, and curry leaves.

Step 4

Add Other Ingredients: Add in green chillies and ginger. Saute for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Add Turmeric And Dry Fruits: Toss in peanuts and cashews and fry them till they are golden brown. Add Turmeric and mix everything well.

Step 6

Add Rice: Lower the heat and add in the cooked rice. Mix all the ingredients well to coat the rice with the tempered spices.

Step 7

Drizzle Lemon Juice: Add lemon juice over the rice and sprinkle salt. Mix gently to combine.

Step 8

Add Chopped Coriander: Turn off the heat and add chopped coriander leaves to garnish the lemon rice.

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