South Indian Lemon Rice

Indian · 25 min · vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free

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Ingredients

• 4 cups cooked basmati rice
• 2 lemon
• 1/3 cup raw peanuts
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tbsp chana dal
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 green chili
• 3 tbsp neutral oil

Method

1. Heat oil over medium, add mustard seeds and let them pop, then add chana dal and peanuts and fry until golden, 2 minutes.
2. Add curry leaves and chopped green chili, cook 30 seconds.
3. Stir in turmeric off the heat briefly so it does not burn.
4. Add cooled cooked rice and salt, tossing gently to coat evenly.
5. Turn off heat, squeeze in lemon juice and fold through carefully.

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