Lemon Rice is a very popular South Indian dish. If you enjoy the taste of lemon, this is for you. Lemon Rice is a straightforward dish to prepare. You can enjoy dinner or lunch.
Recipe
Serving: 4
Cooking Time: 30-40 Mins
Complexity: Simple
Taste: Medium-Spicy
Ingredients
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Rice (boiled) | 2 Cup |
| Lemon Juice | 1 Tablespoon |
| Mustard seeds | 1/2 Teaspoon |
| Turmeric Powder | 1/4 Teaspoon |
| Chopped Green Chilies | 2 Pieces |
| Curry Leaves | 4-5 Pieces |
| Julienne Cut Onions | 1/2 Cup |
| Julienne Cut Pepper | 1/4 Cup |
| Chopped Garlic | 1 Teaspoon |
| Roasted Peanuts | 2 Tablespoons |
| Oil | 3 Tablespoons |
| Salt | 1/2 Teaspoon |
Cooking
- Step 1
Heat a deep-fry pan and add oil to it. Once the oil gets hot, add mustard seeds and curry leaves. Let mustard seeds splatter.
- Step 2
After splattering, add onions, green chilies, bell peppers, and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Once the onions have turned translucent, add the garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until the pepper is soft.
- Step 3
Add turmeric powder, lemon juice, rice, and salt, and mix everything nicely. Let it cool slightly and add peanuts. Your Lemon Rice is ready to serve.
ServingAlways serve Lemon Rice hot; the taste of Lemon Rice increases if it’s served with Coconut Chutney.
