Basmati Lemon Rice Recipe Recipe

Name: Basmati Lemon Rice Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. oil; 4 sm onions minced; 4 x garlic cloves minced; 2 tsp black mustard seeds; 12 x curry leaves - (to 15); 4 tsp split unpeeled urad dal soaked in water for 45 min; 4 tsp golden brown raisins; 4 c. cooked basmati rice; 2 tsp turmeric Salt up to 2 tspns; 2 tsp sugar; 1/4 c. halved roasted cashews; 1/4 c. lemon juice; 8 x green onions finely minced; 1/2 c. minced cilantro for garnish

Servings: persons

1/2 c. oil
4 sm onions minced
4 x garlic cloves minced
2 tsp black mustard seeds
12 x curry leaves - (to 15)
4 tsp split unpeeled urad dal soaked in water for 45 min
4 tsp golden brown raisins
4 c. cooked basmati rice
2 tsp turmeric Salt up to 2 tspns
2 tsp sugar
1/4 c. halved roasted cashews
1/4 c. lemon juice
8 x green onions finely minced
1/2 c. minced cilantro for garnish

1
Heat oil over medium heat in large skillet or possibly wok.
2
Saute/fry onions and garlic till soft, 2 min.
3
Add in mustard seeds, curry leaves, urad dal and raisins and saute/fry 2 min.
4
In a bowl, mix rice, turmeric, salt, sugar and cashews, saving a few cashews for garnish.
5
Spoon rice into skillet with onion mix and heat through, stirring, 2 to 3 min.
6
Sprinkle with lemon juice.
7
Garnish with reserved cashews, green onions and cilantro.
8
This recipe yields 8 to 10 servings.

1429

kcal

Calories

Fat

257

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. oil, 4 sm onions minced, 4 x garlic cloves minced, 2 tsp black mustard seeds, and more.

Yes, Basmati Lemon Rice Recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basmati Lemon Rice Recipe

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