Lemon Rice

Lemon Rice is one of the easiest dishes. If you are late from office and do not have the time and energy, then this is the dish (most of my dishes do not require time and effortJ). Preparation time is around 10-15 min. It is a very popular dish in South India and is cooked frequently during summer.

Ingredients (serves 2)

• 1 bowl boiled rice (even previous days left over will doJ)
• ½ tsp haldi, dhaniya powder, mustard seed (rai seeds)
• 1 tsp saboot jeera
• 2 tbsp Oil
• 1-2 finely chopped onions
• 1-2 lemon
• 3-4 tbsp ground nut
• 5-10 curry leaves
• Some chopped ginger and chilies (1-2) (only if you want to)
• Finely chopped coriander leaves (garnishing)
• Salt to taste

Procedure

Take 2 tbsp oil in a pan and heat. Add the onions and stir them till they turn red (1-2 min). Then add salt, muzstard seeds, jeera, dhaniya powder, haldi and ground nut. Then add some ginger and chillies. Stir for some seconds and add curry leaves.

Once the seasoning is ready add rice and lemon juice to it. Mix well. If required add some water (2-3 tbsp). Use coriander leaves to garnish.

Note

• Crush the curry leaves with hand before adding. It increase the fragrance and taste (no scientific reason behind it, but it worksJ)
• On a non working day you can add potato, capsicum, boiled peas (safal) and dry fruits. This would taste better and also increase the quantity (BrunchJ)

Lemon rice tastes best with rasam (will discuss it later). For junta who wants to save time set dahi is the best option. Yummy!