Easy Lemon Rice

Name: Easy Lemon Rice
Total time: 600 s
Yield: 2 people
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked rice; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 dried red chili (optional); 1 pinch asafetida (hing); 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts; 1 tablespoon channa dal (Bengal gram lentil); 1 tablespoon urad dal (split back gram); 7-8 fresh curry leaves; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 tablespoon ginger, chopped fine; 1 small handful cilantro, chopped fine; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste; 2 tablespoons neutral, cooking oil

Mish @eatswithmish

Minnesota

Ever since my mother-in-law introduced me to this amazing dish from South India called lemon rice, I can't get enough of it!

The flavors are so vibrant with the tanginess of lemon, aromatic curry leaves and ginger with a hint of spice.

It's a simple yet delicious dish that's perfect for a quick meal or side dish. I highly recommend giving it a try if you're looking for something new and flavorful to add to your menu.

Ever since my mother-in-law introduced me to this amazing dish from South India called lemon rice, I can't get enough of it!

The flavors are so vibrant with the tanginess of lemon, aromatic curry leaves and ginger with a hint of spice.

It's a simple yet delicious dish that's perfect for a quick meal or side dish. I highly recommend giving it a try if you're looking for something new and flavorful to add to your menu.

Mish @eatswithmish

Minnesota

Ever since my mother-in-law introduced me to this amazing dish from South India called lemon rice, I can't get enough of it!

The flavors are so vibrant with the tanginess of lemon, aromatic curry leaves and ginger with a hint of spice.

It's a simple yet delicious dish that's perfect for a quick meal or side dish. I highly recommend giving it a try if you're looking for something new and flavorful to add to your menu.

Ever since my mother-in-law introduced me to this amazing dish from South India called lemon rice, I can't get enough of it!

The flavors are so vibrant with the tanginess of lemon, aromatic curry leaves and ginger with a hint of spice.

It's a simple yet delicious dish that's perfect for a quick meal or side dish. I highly recommend giving it a try if you're looking for something new and flavorful to add to your menu.

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Ingredients

10 minutes.

2 people

1 cupcooked rice
1lemon, juiced
1dried red chili (optional)
1 pinchasafetida (hing)
1/2 cupunsalted peanuts
1 tablespoonchanna dal (Bengal gram lentil)
1 tablespoonurad dal (split back gram)
7-8fresh curry leaves
1 teaspoonmustard seeds
1 tablespoonginger, chopped fine
1small handful cilantro, chopped fine
1/2 teaspoonturmeric powder
1 teaspoonsalt, adjust to taste
2 tablespoonsneutral, cooking oil

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Steps

10 minutes.

1

Heat oil in a pan. When hot, add the peanuts, mustard seeds, asafetida, chana dal, and urad dal. Saute on medium low till the lentils give off a nutty aroma and darken slightly. (2-3 minutes)
2

Add the dried red chili, curry leaves, and ginger and saute a minute more on medium heat.
3

Next add the lemon juice, turmeric powder, and salt and stir everything together gently.
4

Add the cilantro and the cooked rice and mix gently. Adjust seasoning and serve immediately.
5

Enjoy!

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Mish @eatswithmish

on August 26, 2025 20:39

Minnesota

Hi there,👋 I’m Mish, a foodie who's all about approachable Indian food and other fun dishes!Join me in exploring the world of flavorful dishes and savor every bite together!🥰🎉You can also check me out on Instagram @eatswithmish.