Lemon Rice

Ingredients

Rice- 1-1/2 cups
Water- 3 cups
Salt to taste
Oil- 1 teaspoon

For the Tempering

Mustard seeds- 1 teaspoon
Asafoetida- a pinch
Peanuts- 2 tablespoons
Black gram lentil – 1-1/2 tablespoons
Bengal gram lentil- 1-1/2 tablespoons
Curry leaves- a few
Turmeric powder- 3/4 – 1 teaspoon (adjust to suit your liking)
Slit green chillies- 3-4
Dried red chillies- 3-4
Lemon juice- 1-2 tablespoons (adjust to suit your taste)
Water- 1 tablespoon
Oil- 2 tablespoons

Method

Cook the rice with oil, salt and water till the rice is done and water dries up. Spread in a big plate and allow to cool.
Heat oil in a pan. Add the mustard seeds. When they start to splutter add the asafoetida followed by the peanuts, black gram lentil and bengal gram lentil. Fry for a minute and add the curry leaves, chillies and turmeric powder and stir for a few seconds. Switch off heat and add the lemon juice with water and mix well. Once cool, add the rice and toss well. Adjust the seasoning.

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