Description
This Easy and Delicious Lemon Rice recipe is a flavorful Indian side dish made with cooked basmati rice, tangy lemon juice, and a blend of aromatic spices. Perfect for a quick and tasty meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked basmati rice (preferably cooled)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1–2 dried red chilies
- 10–12 fresh curry leaves
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts or cashews
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat Oil: In a large skillet or wok, heat oil or ghee over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them pop for about 30 seconds.
- Add Spices: Stir in turmeric powder, dried red chilies, curry leaves, and peanuts or cashews. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until nuts are golden and spices are fragrant.
- Combine Rice: Add cooked rice and salt, tossing gently to coat the rice evenly with the spiced oil.
- Finish: Remove from heat and stir in fresh lemon juice. Mix well. Garnish with cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a chopped green chili along with the curry leaves.
- This rice pairs beautifully with yogurt, raita, or any curry.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
