Tangy Lemon Rice With Peanuts Recipe

Name: Tangy Lemon Rice With Peanuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup cooked rice, cooked without salt (you can use leftover cooked rice); 1 teaspoon oil; 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1/2 teaspoon Urad Dal or 1/2 teaspoon split black gram; 1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/8 teaspoon asafoetida powder (optional); 1 tablespoon peanuts; 1/2 medium green chili, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; coriander leaves (to garnish)

Servings: persons

3/4 cup cooked rice, cooked without salt (you can use leftover cooked rice)
1 teaspoon oil
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon Urad Dal or 1/2 teaspoon split black gram
1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/8 teaspoon asafoetida powder (optional)
1 tablespoon peanuts
1/2 medium green chili, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
coriander leaves (to garnish)

1
Heat oil in a frying pan on medium heat and add mustard seeds and urad dal.
2
When mustard starts to splutter, add turmeric powder, chopped chilli, asafoetida, and peanuts.
3
Saute for about 2 minutes.
4
Then add cooked rice and salt and saute for another 5 minutes.
5
Remove from flame, add lemon juice and mix well.
6
Garnish with chopped corriander and serve!
7
Note: If you don't have cooked rice on hand, cook 1/4 cup of rice in a pressure cooker, or with about 1/2 to 2/3 cup water in a pot; allow it to cool well before using it in the recipe, since warm rice will tend to clump together in the mixture.

159

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 3/4 cup cooked rice, cooked without salt (you can use leftover cooked rice), 1 teaspoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1/2 teaspoon Urad Dal or 1/2 teaspoon split black gram, and more.

Yes, Tangy 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tangy Lemon Rice With Peanuts

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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