Lemon Rice

Lemon Rice is a bright and zesty South Indian dish made with leftover rice and a tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves, peanuts, and turmeric. Quick to prepare, it’s an ideal lunch recipe that is light yet satisfying.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1/4 cup peanuts
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1-2 green chilies (slit)
• Few curry leaves
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp oil

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
2. Add peanuts, green chilies, and curry leaves. Sauté for a minute.
3. Add turmeric and mix well.
4. Add cooked rice and salt. Mix gently.
5. Turn off heat, add lemon juice, and mix.
6. Serve warm with curd or pickle.

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