Lemon Rice | South Indian Rice Recipe | Quick And Easy Rice Recipe

peanuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds provide healthy fats while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

urad dal

🥗Healthier: moong dal

💰Cheaper: split peas

Moong dal is lighter and easier to digest.

mustard seeds

🥗Healthier: cumin seeds

💰Cheaper: black sesame seeds

Cumin seeds add a different flavor profile.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice offers a similar tanginess.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add mustard seeds and cook until they splutter, about 30 seconds.

Stir in urad dal and chana dal, cooking until golden, about 2-3 minutes.

Add whole red chilies, green chilies, ginger, and curry leaves, sautéing for another minute.

Mix in turmeric, asafoetida, and salt, stirring to combine.

Add the boiled rice to the pan, gently folding it in with the spices.

Pour lemon juice over the rice, mixing well to evenly distribute.

Toast peanuts and cashew nuts in a separate pan until golden, about 3-4 minutes.

Fold the toasted peanuts and cashew nuts into the rice mixture.

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

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