Friday 30 August 2013

Lemon Rice - Simple South Indian Dish


Recipes from an Indian kitchen with a focus on North and South.
Lemon rice is a simple recipe which i rarely make at home but will be very handy for lunch box on weekday mornings'

Ingredients : Quality

Boiled Rice        -  2 cups

Lemon water    -     1/3 cup

Oil            -        6 Tbsp

Black Mustard seeds         -       1/2 tsp

Curry leaves    -     Few

Green Chilies      -     3 to 4

Salt           -        As per taste

Turmeric powder     -          1/4 tsp

Peanuts    -         1/4 Cup




Lemon Recipe South India

Preparation Method


Step 1 : Prepare boiled rice and keep it aside.Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds,allow it to splutter.Add turmeric powder and peanuts,fry till brown.

Step 2 : Now add green chillies,curry leaves,salt and fry it for 2 minutes.Take it off from the flame and add lemon juice to it and mix well.

Step 3 : Now add this mixture to the boiled rice & mix well.

A very simple South Indian dish which can be put together in a dash.Serve it with pappads and pickle.