Pulihora (Lemon Quinoa/Rice) Recipe

Name: Pulihora (Lemon Quinoa/Rice)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup yellow split peas moong daal; 1 1/2 cups quinoa or rice; 4 tablespoons lime juice one lime or lemon; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1/2 tablespoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper or 3 dried red chili peppers; 10 curry leaves optional; 1 green chili finely chopped; 1 tablespoon ginger grated; 1/4 cup cilantro; 1/2 cup peanuts chopped, or cashews

Servings: persons

1/2 cup yellow split peas moong daal
1 1/2 cups quinoa or rice
4 tablespoons lime juice one lime or lemon
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 tablespoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper or 3 dried red chili peppers
10 curry leaves optional
1 green chili finely chopped
1 tablespoon ginger grated
1/4 cup cilantro
1/2 cup peanuts chopped, or cashews

1
In a bowl, wash and soak the yellow split peas for 10 minutes.
2
In a sauce pot, combine 3 cups of water, the quinoa or rice and the drained peas. Bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat, cover the pot and let the mixture cook for 18-20 minutes.
3
In a small bowl, mix lemon juice with turmeric powder and salt.
4
In a fry pan, heat some oil and add mustard seeds, the crushed red pepper, curry leaves, and green chili. Once the mustard seeds start to pop, reduce the heat to low and add the lemon juice mixture. Simmer for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Pour this spice mixture over the quinoa/rice. Add some freshly grated ginger. Stir gently for 1 minute. Garnish with cilantro and nuts. Serve warm.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup yellow split peas moong daal, 1 1/2 cups quinoa or rice, 4 tablespoons lime juice one lime or lemon, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, and more.

Yes, Pulihora (Lemon Quinoa/Rice) 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.

Pulihora (Lemon Quinoa/Rice)

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