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Hello Friends how are you, my name is Alex and today we both are making Zesty Lemon Rice Recipe. This Lemon Rice Recipe is too delicious, it have most prominent flavor is the bright fresh tanginess from the lemon juice, and it has a savory base from tempered spices. Lemon rice offers a delightful interplay of tangy, savory and mildly spicy flavors with a satisfying combination of fluffy rice and crunchy nuts and lentils
I learned this recipe from my dear South Indian friend, Rangaappa. It was during a visit to his vibrant home that he generously shared the secrets of this flavorful dish. I watched keenly as he skillfully combined the tangy lemon with aromatic spices and fluffy rice, and now, thanks to his patience and expertise, I can recreate that same deliciousness in my own kitchen. So now today I teach you how to make this delightful dish in home, let’s start. You can also check our more tasty recipe by here
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Ingredients for Lemon Rice Recipe
Now let’s gather all the ingredients of lemon rice. First of all we need two cups cooked rice, 2 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoon oil or ghee, one tablespoon mustard seeds, 1 tablespoon chana dal, 1 tablespoon urad dal, 1/4 cup peanuts and cashews, 2 dry red chillies, 2 green chillies, 1 sprig curry leaves, 1/4 tablespoon asafoetida, 1/2 tablespoon turmeric powder, and a pinch of salt or to taste, and last but not least fresh coriander leaves for garnish. Let’s jump to next step.
Prepare the Rice
First we need cooked, non-sticky rice, you can also cook fresh rice. Once it’s done, spread it on a plate or tray to cool down completely. This prevents the rice form becoming mushy when we mix it with the tempering. So let’s move to next step.
Make the Tadka (Tempering)
It’s time to making magical Tadka (Tempering). So firstly we need a pan, oil or ghee, etc. heat the oil in pan over medium heat, now add the peanuts and cashews then fry them until they turn into golden and crunchy. Then in the same oil add the mustard seeds and let them splutter. After a few time later add the chana dal and urad dal. Then fry them until golden brown. Now add both red and green chillies and curry leaves. Then add asafoetida and turmeric and give it a quick stir. After it’s done take a side pan, and jump to next move.
Combine the Tempering with Rice
Finally we reach our final destination, I mean now it’s time to combine the all. So first of all turn off the heat, then add previously cooked rice in this pan which have tempering. After that add lemon juice and salt to taste, after that add the fired peanuts and cashews bank into pan. After that mix everything together with a spoon or your hand. but be gentle to avoid breaking the rice grains. And there we have a delicious lemon rice bowl.
Now garnish with the freshly chopped coriander leaves, and enjoy.
Recipe
Quick and Easy Lemon Rice Recipe
Course: Main, SidesCuisine: Indian, South IndianDifficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsPrep time
7
minutesCooking time
10
minutesCalories per serving
210
kcalLemon rice is a flavorful, tangy, and aromatic rice dish that comes together in minutes, especially if you have leftover cooked rice. The tempering (tadka) of mustard seeds, lentils, and curry leaves gives it a delightful crunch and a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked rice
2-3 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp oil or ghee (sesame oil is traditional and adds a great flavor)
1 tsp mustard seeds (rai)
1 tbsp chana dal (split chickpeas)
1 tsp urad dal (split and skinned black gram)
1/4 cup peanuts or cashews
2-3 dry red chilies
1-2 green chilies
1 sprig curry leaves
1/4 tsp asafoetida
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves (cilantro), for garnish (optional)
Directions
- Prepare the Rice: The key to good lemon rice is using cooled, non-sticky rice. If you are cooking fresh rice, make sure it's cooked so that each grain is separate. Once cooked, spread it on a plate or tray to cool down completely. This prevents the rice from becoming mushy when you mix it with the tempering.
- Make the Tempering (Tadka): Heat the oil or ghee in a pan over medium heat. Add the peanuts or cashews and fry them until they turn golden and crunchy. Then in the same oil, add the mustard seeds and let them splutter. After that add the chana dal and urad dal. Fry until they turn a light golden brown. Now add the dry red chilies, green chilies, and curry leaves. Then reduce the heat to low. And add the asafoetida (hing) and turmeric powder. Give it a quick stir. Be careful not to burn the spices.
- Combine the Tempering with Rice: Turn off the heat, and add the cooled rice to the pan with the tempering. Then add the lemon juice and salt to taste, after that add the fried peanuts or cashews back into the pan. Now gently mix everything together with a spoon or your hand (if the rice is cool enough) until the rice is evenly coated with the tempering and the turmeric gives it a beautiful yellow color. Be gentle to avoid breaking the rice grains.
- Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves. Lemon rice is best served warm and can be enjoyed as is or with a side of pickle, papad, or coconut chutney.
Notes
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per container
Serving Size180g
- Amount Per ServingCalories210
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
9.5g
15%
- Sodium 300mg 13%
- Potassium 100mg 3%
- Total Carbohydrate
35g
12%
- Dietary Fiber 3.5g 15%
- Protein 4.8g 10%
- Vitamin C 1.5%
- Calcium 1%
- Iron 1%
- Vitamin E 0.5%
- Magnesium 1%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
FAQ for Lemon Rice Recipe
Why add lemon juice after turning off the heat?
Adding lemon juice to hot rice or tempering can make it taste bitter and reduce its nutritional value. Always mix it in after cooling slightly.
Can I freeze lemon rice?
Not recommended. The texture and flavor of lemon juice change after freezing. It’s best enjoyed fresh or refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
How do I prevent lemon rice from tasting bitter?
- Use fresh lemon juice, not bottled.
- Avoid over-frying ginger or curry leaves.
Is lemon rice good for fasting days?
Yes, obviously if you skip lentils and use rock salt. It’s light, flavorful, and sattvic-friendly.
Is lemon rice suitable for kids?
Yes! Just reduce the chilies and skip peanuts if there’s a nut allergy. And also add a spoon of ghee for richness.
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