Indian
Indian - South Indian Classics
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 sona masuri rice, cooled
- • 2 tbsp lemon juice
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 1 tbsp chana dal
- • 2 dried red chilies
- • 8 curry leaves
- • 2 tbsp oil
- • 1/2 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Spread the cooked rice on a plate and gently separate the grains.
2
Phase 2
Heat the oil, pop the mustard seeds, and fry the chana dal, dried red chilies, and curry leaves until the dal turns golden.
3
Phase 3
Stir in the turmeric and switch off the heat.
4
Phase 4
Add the rice and salt and toss well over low heat for 2 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Off the heat, squeeze over the lemon juice, mix, and serve with papad or pickle.