Lemon rice is yet another one pot meal which is a savior for most people on the go. Also it is tasty, tangy and filling. When one is feeling lazy to make a elaborate meal but need to satiate hunger quickly, making this mixed rice helps, as it can be prepared quickly. Also when vegetables are due for replenishment in the kitchen , preparing mixed rice is a great option. Its colorful and is good lunch box option .Lemon Rice is also made for picnics and short journeys .
The goodness of lemon , which is rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin B6, is packed in Lemon Rice.
Recipe from Cook and see part – 1.
Ingredients
- Lemon juice of two big lemons (filtered),
- Oil 6 to 8 teaspoon,
- Mustard 1 ½ teaspoon,
- Green chillies (finely chopped) 4 to 6,
- Curry leaves a few,
- Bengal gram dal or chana dal 2 teaspoon,
- Asafoetida ¼ teaspoon,
- Turmeric powder ¼ teaspoon to ½ teaspoon,
- Cooked rice 1 ½ to 2 cups,
- Salt 1 teaspoon.
- Salted and fried Manathakkali( Turkey berry) 1 tablespoon (optional)
Method
- Soak the Bengal gram dal or chana dal for 10 to 15 minutes.
- In a shallow pan, add oil and heat it.
- Add mustard, as it splutters, add green chillies, curry leaves, soaked and drained Bengal gram dal, asafoetida, turmeric powder and fry for a minute.
- Take cooked rice in a big bowl or a tray, add some raw oil over it (1 teaspoon) and with a fork just mix it. Add lemon juice , salt and the seasonings. Mix well. Serve with appalams or vadams.
- Pickles too go well with the rice.
- Add more lemon juice ,if you need a tangier taste .
Note
- The rice shouldn’t be cooked too soft or mushy but just enough so that they are separate, this is the rule to be followed, for all mixed rice recipes.
- To add crunchiness to the recipes, add ground nuts or cashew nuts.
- Use cold pressed groundnut or sesame oil for the seasoning .