Piquant Lemon Rice Recipe

Name: Piquant Lemon Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice; 2 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter); 1/2 cup cashew nuts pieces; 1/2 tablespoon yellow split peas; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, black; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; ⅓ cup lemon juice; 3 tablespoons coriander chopped; 1/4 cup coconut shredded

Servings: persons

1 cup basmati rice
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
1/2 cup cashew nuts pieces
1/2 tablespoon yellow split peas
1 teaspoon mustard seeds, black
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
⅓ cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons coriander chopped
1/4 cup coconut shredded

1
Wash rice.
2
Bring water to a boil.
3
Stir in rice, salt and 1/2 tablespoons ghee.
4
Cover with a tight-fitting lid.
5
Reduce heat to very low and gently simmer, no peeking, for 20 to 25 minutes.
6
The rice should be light and fluffy and the water should be absorbed.
7
Set side, leaving covered.
8
Heat the remaining ghee in a small pot over a moderate heat until hot.
9
Drop in the cashews and stir fry until golden brown.
10
Remove with a slotted spoon and pour over rice.
11
Cover the rice again.
12
Raise the heat slightly and toss in the split peas and mustard seeds (you can omit the peas) and fry until the seeds turn grey and sputter.
13
Pour the fried seeds into the rice and sprinkle with turmeric, lemon and coriander.
14
Gently fold until well mixed.
15
Garnish each serving with coconut.
16
For a variation, substitute lime juice for lemon juice.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup basmati rice, 2 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter), and more.

Yes, Piquant 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.

Piquant Lemon Rice

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