Name: Traditional South Indian Lemon Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: South Indian
Ingredients: 1.5 cups Basmati Rice; 2.5 tbsp Lemon Juice; 2 tbsp Peanuts; 1 tbsp Split Bengal Gram; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 10 leaves Curry Leaves; 2 pieces Green Chili; 0.5 tsp Turmeric Powder; 0.25 tsp Asafoetida; 2 tbsp Sesame Oil; 1 tsp Salt

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cook basmati rice and spread flat on a tray to cool completely.

Heat sesame oil in a pan, roast peanuts and split bengal gram until golden brown.

Crackle mustard seeds, curry leaves, chopped green chilies, and asafoetida in the oil.

Turn off heat, stir in turmeric powder and salt, then mix in fresh lemon juice.

Gently fold the seasoned tempering into the cooled rice until evenly yellow and aromatic.

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