Wash rice few times or until the water runs clear.Soak for at least 15 mins.

Cook it till fully done but not mushy. I usually cook it on a medium flame in a 3 liters pressure cooker for 1 whistle. When the pressure goes off cool it completely.

When the rice cools, Sprinkle salt, lemon juice and 1 tsp oil evenly. This helps to keep the rice grainy. Mix well and check the salt and lemon juice. Adjust as needed.

Heat a pan with oil on a medium to low flame. When it turns hot, add peanuts or

Cashews. When they are half roasted, add chana dal and urad dal. When the dal turns golden, add mustard. Allow to crackle. Add ginger, chilis and curry leaves. When the leaves turn crisp. Off the stove, add hing and turmeric. Do not burn the ginger else it will make the lemon rice bitter.

Pour this to the cooled rice. Mix everything well. Serve hot or cold.