Lemon Rice (Tangy Flavorful Rice)

Name: Lemon Rice (Tangy Flavorful Rice)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 cup rice ((heaped) or 3 to 4 cups cooked rice); 1.75 to 2 cups water; ¼ teaspoon salt (or add as required); 1.5 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice (or add as required); 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon urad dal ((spilt and skinned black gram)); 2 dry red chilies (- preferably seeds removed); 1 teaspoon chopped green chilies (or 1 to 2 green chillies - chopped); 12 to 15 curry leaves; 1 generous pinch asafoetida ((hing)); ½ teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 tablespoon cashews (- halved or chopped (optional)); ¼ cup peanuts (- optional); 3 tablespoons sesame oil ((gingelly oil) or any neutral oil); salt (as required)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:5min

Lemon Rice also referred to as Chitranna or Nimmakaya Pulihora is a crunchy, flavorful and tangy rice dish that is easy to make and tastes so good. Fresh lemon juice, fried nuts, fragrant herbs and spices combine perfectly to give this steamed rice an amazing spicy, tangy and nutty flavor.

Updated at: Sun, 19 Jan 2025 07:43:07 GMT