Lemon Rice

Lemon is native of Asia. This citrus fruit is rich in Vitamin C. Lemon juice is used as a cleaning agent. Lemon Rice is a famous South Indian Rice Recipe.It is a quick and easy variety rice meal and makes an excellent lunch box recipe. Please check below for Step by step instructions and pictures for preparing easy and quick South Indian Lemon Rice.






Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 5  mins
Ready in: 10 mins
Yields: 2 Servings

Ingredients:

Cooked Rice	2 Cups
Lemon Juice	3 tbsp
Oil	1 tbsp
Mustard	1/4 tsp
Curry leaves	6
Onions chopped	1/2 cup
Ginger finely chopped	1 tbsp
Roasted Peanuts	1/4 cup
Turmeric powder	1/4 tsp
Chana dal	1 tsp
Urad dal	1 tsp
salt
Green chillies	2
Red chillies	2
Coriander Leaves	For Garnishing

Instructions:

• Heat oil in the pan and add mustard, chana dal, urad dal and fry it till  Chana dal turns golden brown color. Add chopped onions, green chillies, ginger and red chillies. Fry till onions turn translucent.

•  Add turmeric powder and fry till raw smell goes off. Add coriander leaves.Switch of the stove.

•  Add roasted peanuts, lemon juice, salt and cooked rice. Mix well.

Tips:

• Variation can be done by adding roasted cashews .
• Adding roasted cashews and roasted peanuts is optional
• Adjust chillies to your taste.
• If preparing lemon rice for lunch box , avoid onions.