Lemon Rice
Recipe: The Ultimate South Indian Comfort Dish

Name: ~Lemon Rice~ Recipe: The Ultimate South Indian Comfort Dish
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 ½ cup Raw rice (Aged basmati rice); 2 tbsp Oil; ¼ cup Peanuts; ¾ tsp Mustard seeds; 1 ½ tsp Chana dal; 1 tsp Urad dal; ½ tbsp Ginger (finely chopped); 2 (slit) Green chillies; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; ½ tsp Turmeric powder; ½ tsp Salt (adjust to taste); A pinch Hing (asafoetida); 2 to 3 tbsp Lemon juice

40 mins

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Lemon Rice is a popular South Indian dish, known for its punchy and tangy flavour. Whether you’re rushed for time or just in the mood for a light, satisfying meal, this recipe delivers freshness and comfort to your plate. Perfectly spiced and simple to make, it’s a recipe you’ll turn to for fast lunches or even for a quick day snack.

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1 ½ cupRaw rice (Aged basmati rice)

2 tbspOil

¼ cupPeanuts

¾ tspMustard seeds

1 ½ tspChana dal

1 tspUrad dal

½ tbspGinger (finely chopped)

2 (slit)Green chillies

2 sprigsCurry leaves

½ tspTurmeric powder

½ tspSalt (adjust to taste)

A pinchHing (asafoetida)

2 to 3 tbspLemon juice

Lemon Rice

Lemon Rice Recipe: The Ultimate South Indian Comfort Dish

Ingredients

Lemon Rice
Recipe: The Ultimate South Indian Comfort Dish