Lemon Rice

Name: Lemon Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Basamati Rice; 4 cups water; 4-5 tsp oil; 1 tsp mustard seed; 3 tsp red lentils (channa dhal); 2 tsp green lentils ( bead dhal); 4-5 red chilies (break open); 1 1/2 tsp salt; 3-4 tsp lemon juice; 1 handful peanuts

Eats Now Editorial Team · 1389 kcal · General

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Lemon Rice – a delicious recipe with Basamati Rice, water, oil, red lentils, green lentils, red chilies. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

2 cups Basamati Rice
4 cups water
4-5 tsp oil
1 tsp mustard seed
3 tsp red lentils (channa dhal)
2 tsp green lentils ( bead dhal)
4-5 red chilies (break open)
1 1/2 tsp salt
3-4 tsp lemon juice
1 handful peanuts

1
- Cook rice and let it cool down
2
- Heat oil in medium pan (low to medium heat)
3
- Add peanuts when oil is hot ( when you add a peanut you will see small bubbles around it)
4
- Remove the peanuts when they are 1/2 brown
5
- To the same oil add mustard seeds, lentils and chillis. Red lentil start to turn light brown and mustard seeds pop
6
- Mix rice in bowl ( make loose with a large spoon)
7
- Add mixture to rice, mix
8
- Add Lemon juice, mix
9
- Add Salt and mix

1389

kcal

Calories

113

Fat

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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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Basamati Rice, 4 cups water, 4-5 tsp oil, 1 tsp mustard seed, and more.

Yes, Lemon Rice 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
1389 kcal
Category
General

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