Lemon Or Lime Rice With Fenugreek (Methi) Recipe

Name: Lemon Or Lime Rice With Fenugreek (Methi)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds; 4 dried red chilies, broken into pieces; 4 tablespoons oil; 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon split white Urad Dal; 1 teaspoon channa dal; 2 -3 minced serrano chilies; 1/4 teaspoon hing; 12 -16 curry leaves; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 7 -8 cups cooked rice; salt, as needed; 1 lemon, juice of; 2 to 3 limes, juice of; 1/3 - 1/2 cup roasted peanuts; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
4 dried red chilies, broken into pieces
4 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1 teaspoon split white Urad Dal
1 teaspoon channa dal
2 -3 minced serrano chilies
1/4 teaspoon hing
12 -16 curry leaves
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
7 -8 cups cooked rice
salt, as needed
1 lemon, juice of
2 to 3 limes, juice of
1/3 - 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1
In a frying pan put the fenugreek (methi) seeds and the dried red chilies and stir-fry for 2 minutes over medium heat to toast the seeds and chilies.
2
Powder in a coffee grinder and set aside.
3
In a dutch oven, put the oil, mustard seeds, urad dal, and chana dal.
4
Heat over high heat until the mustard seeds start to pop.
5
Add the minced serrano chilies and stir until the chilies have softened and the dals are light brown.
6
Reduce heat to very low.
7
Quickly stir in the hing, curry leaves, turmeric, and the powdered fenugreek seeds.
8
In batches add the rice and salt as needed, blending well with each addition.
9
When everything is thoroughly combined, add the lemon or lime juice and stir until well mixed.
10
Garnish with the peanuts and the cilantro.

838

kcal

Calories

Fat

149

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds, 4 dried red chilies, broken into pieces, 4 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds, and more.

Yes, Lemon Or Lime Rice With Fenugreek (Methi) 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.

Lemon Or Lime Rice With Fenugreek (Methi)

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