Lemon Rice

 

Step-by-Step Cooking Process for Lemon Rice

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked rice
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp jeera (cumin seeds)
• 1 tbsp minapappu (urad dal)
• 1 tbsp senagapappu (chana dal)
• 1 tbsp pallilu (peanuts)
• 10 curry leaves
• 1 lemon (juiced)
• 1/2 tsp miriyalu (black pepper, crushed)
• 2 dry red chilies (broken into pieces)
• 2 green chilies (slit lengthwise)
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• A pinch of inguva (hing or asafoetida)

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Step-by-Step Cooking Process

• Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients and keep the cooked rice ready.
• Heat Oil: In a pan, heat oil on medium flame.

• Temper Spices: Add mustard seeds, jeera (cumin), and let them splutter.
• Add Dals & Peanuts: Add minapappu (urad dal), senagapappu (chana dal), and pallilu (peanuts). Roast them until golden brown.

• Add Chilies & Curry Leaves: Toss in broken dry red chilies, slit green chilies, and curry leaves. Let them fry for a few seconds.
• Seasoning: Add crushed black pepper (miriyalu), turmeric powder, salt, and inguva (asafoetida). Mix well.
• Mix with Rice: Add the cooked rice and mix gently so the spices coat the rice evenly.
• Add Lemon Juice: Turn off the flame and pour fresh lemon juice over the rice. Mix gently.

• Serve & Enjoy: Garnish with fresh coriander leaves if desired and serve warm.

Nutritional Values (Per Serving - 1 cup of Lemon Rice)

Nutrient	Approximate Value
Calories	210 kcal
Carbohydrates	40g
Proteins	5g
Fats	6g
Fiber	3g
Vitamin C	8-10% of Daily Value
Iron	6% of Daily Value