Relish the Vibrant Flavors of Lemon Rice
Ingredients
1 cup of cooked rice (preferably day-old rice, as it is drier)
2 tablespoons of oil (such as vegetable or coconut oil)
1 teaspoon of mustard seeds
1 teaspoon of chana dal (split Bengal gram)
1 teaspoon of urad dal (split black gram)
8-10 curry leaves & 1 green chili, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder
1 lemon juiced & Salt to taste
Preparation
Heat the oil in a pan or skillet over medium heat.
Add the mustard seeds to the hot oil and let them splutter.
Add the chana dal and urad dal to the pan. Mixing and cook until they turn golden brown.
Add the curry leaves and chopped green chili to the pan. Cook for a minute to release their flavors.
Sprinkle the turmeric powder over the mixture in the pan. Stir well to coat the ingredients.
Add the cooked rice to the pan. Mix it gently with the tempering mixture, ensuring the rice is evenly coated.
Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the rice. Adjust the quantity according to your taste preference. Stir well to distribute the lemon juice throughout the rice.
Add salt to taste and continue stirring to incorporate it evenly into the rice.
Remove the pan from heat. Garnish the lemon rice with freshly chopped coriander leaves.