Indian
Indian - Regional Mains
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 cups cooked rice, cooled
- • 3 tbsp sesame (gingelly) oil
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 1 tbsp chana dal
- • 1 tbsp urad dal
- • 2 dried red chilies
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
- • 3 tbsp lemon juice
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Heat the oil; crackle the mustard seeds, chana dal, urad dal, and dried red chilies until the dals turn golden.
2
Phase 2
Add the turmeric and peanuts; fry 30 seconds.
3
Phase 3
Add the cooled rice and salt; toss on low heat until heated through and evenly yellow.
4
Phase 4
Take off the heat; stir in the lemon juice.
5
Phase 5
Rest 5 minutes and serve with papad.