Description
Lemon rice is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines zesty lemon flavors with fluffy rice and aromatic spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or summer picnics, this easy-to-make recipe will brighten any meal. Its sunny yellow color and delightful crunch from nuts make it an irresistible side dish that appeals to all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice (Basmati recommended)
- 2 juicy lemons
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp black mustard seeds
- 8 fresh curry leaves
- 1–2 green chilies (adjust heat to preference)
- 1/4 cup peanuts or cashews (toasted)
- Salt to taste (sea salt preferred)
Instructions
- Rinse the long-grain rice under cold water until it runs clear.
- In a pot, combine rinsed rice, 2 cups of water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- While the rice cooks, zest and juice the lemons into a bowl.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat; add mustard seeds and curry leaves; sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add chopped green chilies and peanuts/cashews; stir-fry until nuts are golden brown.
- Fluff the cooked rice with a fork, then mix in the lemon zest, juice, and sautéed spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg