Lemon rice

Lemon rice

Ingredients

1. Rice - 1 cup
2. Water - 2 cups
3. Oil - 1 teaspoon
4. Coconut grated - 2 tablespoons
5. Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
6. Salt - To taste

Seasoning

1. Green chilly - 2 nos
2. Mustard seeds - ¼ teaspoon
3. Curry leaves -1 sprig
4. Turmeric powder -¼ teaspoon
5. Peanuts -25 g
6. Channa dal -2 tablespoons
7. Oil -1 teaspoon

Preparation Method

1. Cook the rice with 2 cups of water on high for 15 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a pan.
3. Add mustard seeds and allow it to splutter.
4. Add green chillies, turmeric powder, peanuts, channa dal and curry leaves.
5. Cook high for 3 minutes covered with a lid to prevent splattering.
6. Add the seasoning, coconut and salt with the rice and mix well.
7. Stir the lemon juice with it and allow to stand for 5 minutes.
8. Serve with hot with plain coconut chutney or yogurt.