Ingredients:
- 1/4 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1 tsp Urad dal
- 3 dry Red Chillies
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- pinch of Asafoetida / Hing
- 3 tbsp Peanuts
- Lemon
- 2 cup Cooked Basmati Rice
- Salt
Cooking Method:
Cook the Basmati Rice
Heat oil in a pan and temper with – mustard and urad dal. Once the dal changes in color slightly, add peanuts. Roast it for few more minutes until it changes to golden brown.
Add dry red chilies and curry leaves. Give it a stir and add turmeric powder and a pinch of Asafoetida. Switch off the stove immediately.
Once it is cooled slightly add the lemon juice, salt and mix well. Add the cooked rice and mix well. You can adjust or reduce the sourness of lemon by adding extra cooked rice.
That’s it, our lemon rice is ready to be served . Enjoy with pickle or potato chips on the side.