Lemon Rice

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Chef Saransh Goila

Last Updated: Sep 03, 2019

Lemon Rice

About Lemon Rice

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Tangy and full of flavour this is a great way to use up leftover rice

  • Leftover rice 2 cups
  • Lemon juice 2 tbsps
  • Lemon zest, grated 1 tsp
  • Coriander seeds 1 tsp
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  • Dry roast coriander seeds in a small non-stick pan, cool and pound in a mortar with a pestle to a coarse powder.
  • Heat oil in a large non-stick pan, add mustard seeds and saute till they splutter. Add curry leaves and green chillies, mix and saute for 1 minute.
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Ingredients

  • Leftover rice 2 cups
  • Lemon juice 2 tbsps
  • Lemon zest, grated 1 tsp
  • Coriander seeds 1 tsp
  • Oil 2 tbsps
  • Mustard seeds 1 tsp
  • Curry leaves 5 to 6
  • Green chillies, slit lengthwise 2
  • Ginger, grated 1 inch
  • Peanuts, roasted ½ cup
  • Turmeric powder 1 tsp
  • Salt to taste

How to Make Lemon Rice (Stepwise Photos)

Method

  1. Dry roast coriander seeds in a small non-stick pan, cool and pound in a mortar with a pestle to a coarse powder.
  2. Heat oil in a large non-stick pan, add mustard seeds and saute till they splutter. Add curry leaves and green chillies, mix and saute for 1 minute.
  3. Add ginger and peanuts, mix and saute for another minute.
  4. Add turmeric powder and lemon zest and take the off the heat. Add lemon juice and mix well.
  5. Add rice, roasted coriander powder and salt and mix thoroughly.
  6. Place the pan back on heat, sprinkle 2 tbsps water and mix gently. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Transfer into a serving bowl and serve hot with a raita of your choice.

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About chef

Chef Saransh Goila

Chef Saransh Goila

Saransh’s first taste of television success began when he tried out and won a spot on FOOD FOOD Maha Challenge, hosted by Sanjeev Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit. Saransh went on to win the coveted title of India Ka Super Chef.

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Key Details:

Prep:5 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Difficulty Level: Easy

Course: Rice

Cuisine: South Indian

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