Southern Indian Lemon Rice With Peanuts Recipe

Name: Southern Indian Lemon Rice With Peanuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons oil; 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds; 2 teaspoons Urad Dal, split white; 2 teaspoons channa dal; 1 green serrano chili, minced; 8 curry leaves; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/8 teaspoon hing; 4 cups cooked white rice; 1 lemon, juice of; salt, as needed; 3 tablespoons roasted peanuts; fresh minced cilantro, for garnish

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons oil
2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
2 teaspoons Urad Dal, split white
2 teaspoons channa dal
1 green serrano chili, minced
8 curry leaves
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/8 teaspoon hing
4 cups cooked white rice
1 lemon, juice of
salt, as needed
3 tablespoons roasted peanuts
fresh minced cilantro, for garnish

1
In a large nonstick frying pan put the oil, mustard seeds, urad dal, and chana dal. Heat over high heat until the mustard seeds start popping AND the dals are light brown.
2
Quickly reduce heat to medium low and stir in the chilies (add an extra one if you like you food really hot), curry leaves (add more if desired), turmeric and hing. Stir for about 2 minutes.
3
Add the rice and stir until until well combined.
4
Add the lemon juice and salt and mix well.
5
Stir in the peanuts.
6
Garnish with the cilantro.

840

kcal

Calories

Fat

151

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons oil, 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds, 2 teaspoons Urad Dal, split white, 2 teaspoons channa dal, and more.

Yes, Southern Indian Lemon Rice With Peanuts 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.

Southern Indian Lemon Rice With Peanuts

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