LEMON RICE

I had to make something easy for my hubby and BIL's lunch which had to be taken to office. Something that very easy to make with rice clicked in my mind. I would like let everyone know that its very easy and plz plz do try it in your home. Its light and not a heavy food also and all new to kitchen can cook within few minutes.

LEMON RICE

INGREDIENTS :

Basmati Rice        -   2 cups

Urad Dal              -   1 tsp

Channa Dal          -   1 tsp

Fenugreek Seeds  -   1/2 tsp

Red Chiili             -  2 nos

Asafetida              - a pinch

Mustard Seeds     -   1 tsp

Plain Peanuts        -   1/2 cup (roasted)

Curry Leaves        -   2 strings

Turmeric Powder  -  1 tsp

Lemon Juice         -  2 lemons ( can change quantities according to your taste)

Oil                        - 2 tbsp

Salt to taste

Water

Preparation :


Soak the basmati rice for around 20 mins. Once cleaned add in lots of water with salt and cook till rice is done. Drain and kep aside.


In a kadai, heat oil, add in asafetida, red chillie, urad dal, channa dal, and fenugreek seeds. Saute till the dals become brown in color. Then add in the mustard seeds and curry leaves. Wait till it starts spluttering and then add in the peanuts. Saute the peanuts ( it must be roasted well otherwise it will taste raw) for about 2 mins and then add in the rice turmeric powder and salt if needed. On low flame mix all together till done. Serve hot or cold with raitha. pickle and pappad :).


(You can also do the spluttering of mustard seeds in the initial stage itself)

Cheers,
Neetz ;)