Golden Lemon Rice – a delicious recipe with basmati rice, red chili, vegetable oil, black mustard seeds, turmeric, lemon. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Soups & Stews
Servings:persons
1
Rinse the rice in several changes of water and let it soak for 10 minute.
2
Slit the chili lengthwise and seed, and then heat the oil in a heavy bottom pan. Add the mustards seeds and cook over low heat, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes or until they give off their aroma. Add the chili and stir for 1 minute.
3
Drain the rice.Return to the pan, add the turmeric and rice and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes or until all the grains are coated. Stir the lemon rind, add the salt to taste.
4
Pour in the boiling water and return to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover tightly, and let simmer for 10-15 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let stand, still covered for 5 min; stir in the chopped cilantro just before serving.
245
kcal
Calories
8
g
Fat
40
g
Carbs
4
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* 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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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup basmati rice, 1 dried red chili (use more or less depending how spicy you want your rice), 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/2 tablespoon black mustard seeds, and more.
Yes, Golden Lemon Rice falls under the Soups & Stews 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.
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