Lemon Rice

A vibrant South Indian rice dish flavored with lemon juice, curry leaves, ginger, peanuts, and toasted spices.

Vegetarian Side Dish Dairy Free Gluten Free South Indian

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

592.1

kcal / serving

1184.2 kcal total

Carbs

71.1g

per serving

142.1 g total

Fat

29.4g

per serving

58.7 g total

Protein

12.3g

per serving

24.5 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits

Lemon Juice

GrainsCereals

350

Basmati Rice

Freshly cooked

LegumesPulses

Chana Dal

Also called Bengal gram lentils

Black Gram

Also called urad dal or black lentil

NutsSeeds

2.5

pinch

1.25

Ground

Roasted

piece

Curry Leaves

Torn in half

to taste

Salt

OilsFats

37.5

Vegetable Oil

Vegetables

piece

Red Chillies

Dried and left whole

Ginger

Freshly chopped

Method

Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan and stir fry mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, lentils, and chillies until browned.

Add the ginger, turmeric, roasted peanuts, curry leaves, and salt, then cook for 40 seconds.

Stir in the lemon juice and cook for one minute.

Add 350g of rice and stir fry gently until heated through.

Transfer the rice onto serving plates to serve.