Lemon Rice Recipe

Name: Lemon Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp yellow mustard seeds; 6 green cardamom pods, split; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 2 dried hot red chiles, cut lengthwise; 1/2 in (2.5cm) piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed; 10 fresh or dried curry leaves; 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 4 cups cooked basmati rice; 1/2 cup toasted and chopped cashews; 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp yellow mustard seeds
6 green cardamom pods, split
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
2 dried hot red chiles, cut lengthwise
1/2 in (2.5cm) piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
10 fresh or dried curry leaves
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
4 cups cooked basmati rice
1/2 cup toasted and chopped cashews
2 tbsp chopped cilantro

1
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
2
Add the mustard seeds, cardamom pods, turmeric, chiles, ginger, garlic, and curry leaves.
3
Cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes, or until very aromatic.
4
Add the lemon juice and cook for 1 minute.
5
Add the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes, until the rice is heated and coated in the spices.
6
Transfer to a platter, sprinkle with the cashews and cilantro, and serve hot.

820

kcal

Calories

Fat

159

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp yellow mustard seeds, 6 green cardamom pods, split, 1/2 tsp ground turmeric, 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.

Lemon Rice

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