Indian
Indian - Chutneys and Sides
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
- • 3/4 cup roasted peanuts
- • 2 green chilies
- • 1 tbsp lemon juice
- • 1/2 tsp salt
- • 1/4 cup water
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 8 curry leaves
- • 1/4 tsp asafoetida
- • 1 tsp oil
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Grind the roasted peanuts, green chilies, and salt with the water into a coarse, spoonable chutney.
2
Phase 2
Heat the oil, pop the mustard seeds, add the curry leaves and asafoetida, and let them crackle.
3
Phase 3
Pour the tempering over the peanut chutney and mix well.
4
Phase 4
Stir in the lemon juice off the heat so it stays bright and fresh.
5
Phase 5
Serve with idli, dosa, or mixed into steamed rice like lemon rice.