Indian
Indian - Biryani and Rice
Lemon Rice
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups basmati rice
- • 1 large lemon, juiced
- • 2 tbsp oil
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 1 tsp chana dal
- • 2 green chillies, slit
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- • 10 curry leaves
- • 2 tbsp roasted peanuts
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Cook the rice with a drop of oil so the grains stay separate and cool slightly.
2
Phase 2
Heat oil and splutter the mustard seeds, chana dal, and curry leaves.
3
Phase 3
Add the green chillies and turmeric and fry for a minute.
4
Phase 4
Fold in the peanuts and the cooked rice.
5
Phase 5
Pour over the lemon juice and stir until evenly coated.
6
Phase 6
Top with extra curry leaves and serve warm.