Lemon Rice A Dish From Southern India Food

SOUTHERN INDIAN LEMON RICE WITH PEANUTS

Steps:

• In a large nonstick frying pan put the oil, mustard seeds, urad dal, and chana dal. Heat over high heat until the mustard seeds start popping AND the dals are light brown.
• Quickly reduce heat to medium low and stir in the chilies (add an extra one if you like you food really hot), curry leaves (add more if desired), turmeric and hing. Stir for about 2 minutes.
• Add the rice and stir until until well combined.
• Add the lemon juice and salt and mix well.
• Stir in the peanuts.
• Garnish with the cilantro.

SOUTH INDIAN LEMON RICE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Gently roast and then coarsely grind the coriander seeds into powder. Set aside.
• Heat the oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds , curry leaves, and green chiles. Fry the mixture until the splattering stops.
• Add the ginger and peanuts. Fry the mixture for another minute.
• Add the turmeric powder and turn off the burner.
• Add the lemon juice and mix well.
• Add the rice, roasted coriander powder, and salt to taste and mix thoroughly. Enjoy.

LEMON RICE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients EXCEPT lemonpepper in saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
• Cover pot and allow to simmer slowly for 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
• Sprinkle with lemonpepper before serving.