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lemon Rice Recipe

Recipe By sravya916

Traditional South Indian quick lemon rice also known as chitranna or nimmakaya pulihora is a popular dish made for a meal. To make this, precooked rice is tempered with spices, dal, curry leaves and nuts. Lastly it is mixed with fresh lemon juice to impart a refreshing and delicious flavor. Recipe with instructions for stovetop & Instant pot

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Ingredients for lemon Rice Recipe

  • 1/4 Cup Rice
  • 3/4 Cup Water
  • 3/4 Tsp Salt
  • 1/2 Tbsp Oil
  • 3/4 Tbsp Peanuts
  • 1/4 Tsp uraddal
  • 1/4 Tsp Chanadal
  • 1/4 Tsp Mustardseeds
  • 1/4 Tsp jeera
  • Handful Curryleaves
  • 1.50 Pieces redchilli
  • 1 g reen Chilli
  • 0.06 Cup Lemonjuice

Directions: Lemon Rice Recipe

  • STEP 1.Preparation
  • STEP 2.Wash rice a few times and drain the water completely.
  • STEP 3.On a low flame cover and cook it in a large pot with 3 cups water.
  • STEP 4.The rice must be cooked fully but grainy and not mushy. OR You can also cook it in a pressure cooker by placing the rice bowl in the cooker. Cook for 2 to 3 whistles.
  • STEP 5.Fluff up the rice gently with a fork and cool completely. This helps to keep the rice grainy & firm.
  • STEP 6.How to make lemon rice
  • STEP 7.Heat a pan with ½ tbsp oil on a medium.
  • STEP 8.Add peanuts or cashews and fry until golden and crunchy. Remove them to a plate.
  • STEP 9.Pour another 1½ tbsp of oil and add mustard, urad dal & chana dal. Fry on a medium flame until the dals turn golden & aromatic.
  • STEP 10.Next add ginger, green chilis, red chilies(optional) and curry leaves. Fry them until the leaves turn crisp for about 30 seconds. Do not fry for too long, ginger will turn bitter.
  • STEP 11.Then add hing, turmeric and salt. Immediately pour 2 to 3 tbsps water and stir.
  • STEP 12.Quickly water will evaporate and turn the dal softer yet keeping them slightly crunchy. Turn off the stove and remove from the heat.
  • STEP 13.Transfer this to the cooled rice. (or Alternately add the cooled rice to the pan). Ensure the rice is cooled completely then squeeze the lemon juice and give a good mix.
  • STEP 14.Taste the lemon rice. If needed sprinkle more salt and add more lemon juice. Garnish with roasted peanuts or cashews. Serve lemon rice with plain yogurt, papad or pickle.
Nutrition
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311
calories per serving
12 g Fat7 g Protein43 g Carbs3 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    12g
  • Protein
    7g
  • Carbs
    43g
  • Fiber
    3g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    43g
  • Protein
    7g
  • Fiber
    3g

Fats

  • Fat
    12g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    28mg
  • Iron
    3mg
  • Vitamin A
    6mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    2mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    15mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    8mg
  • Vitamin E
    1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    62mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    130mg
  • Selenium
    1mcg
  • Zinc
    1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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