Indian Style Lemon Rice (Nimakaya Pulihora) Recipe

Name: Indian Style Lemon Rice (Nimakaya Pulihora)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups rice; 3 each lemons; 4 teaspoons vegetable oil cooking oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 3 teaspoons peanuts (ground nuts); 1 teaspoon black gram beans (urad dal); 1 teaspoon chana dall bengalgram; 1 x curry leaves; 1 pinch turmeric ground; 5 each green chili peppers cut into two halves

Servings: persons

2 cups rice
3 each lemons
4 teaspoons vegetable oil cooking oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
3 teaspoons peanuts (ground nuts)
1 teaspoon black gram beans (urad dal)
1 teaspoon chana dall bengalgram
1 x curry leaves
1 pinch turmeric ground
5 each green chili peppers cut into two halves

1
Boil Rice separately and keep it aside.
2
Take a tablespoon of salt or required amount of salt in small cup.
3
Cut the lemon in to two half and extract the juice into the salt and keep aside.
4
Heat oil in small pan and once heated put the ingredients in an order.
5
Peanuts, Blackgram Bengalgram .
6
Keep the stove simmer and let it get golden.
7
Now add Mustard and cumin seeds and listen to popping sound of mustard.
8
Add green chilli, curry leaves, turmeric.
9
Meanwhile add lemon mixed with salt in the rice.
10
After mixing nicely add the pan ingredients and mix it equally.

544

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups rice, 3 each lemons, 4 teaspoons vegetable oil cooking oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Indian Style Lemon Rice (Nimakaya Pulihora) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Indian Style Lemon Rice (Nimakaya Pulihora)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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