By Vidushi Singh
July 4, 2023
Experience the perfect balance of tangy lemon, aromatic spices, and fluffy rice in this traditional South Indian Lemon Rice recipe. A burst of flavors in every bite!
Cooked rice (2 cups) 2-3 Lemons (juice) 1 tsp Mustard seeds 1 tsp Urad dal 1 tsp Chana dal 1/4 cup Peanuts Curry leaves 2 Green chilies 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder Asafoetida (a pinch) Salt (to taste) 2 tbsp Oil
Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add urad dal and chana dal. Saute well.
Now Add peanuts and fry until they become slightly crunchy. Add curry leaves and green chilies.
Add turmeric powder and asafoetida. Mix well. Add the cooked rice to the pan and gently combine.
Squeeze the lemon juice over the rice. Add salt to taste and mix everything thoroughly. Let it cool down and serve!