The lemon is the common name for Citrus limon. The exact origin of the lemon has remained a mystery, though it is widely presumed that lemons first grew in India, Northern Burma, and China.
Lemon rice is the default food for many of us when travelling or picnic-ing. It is a very easy recipe that can be prepared in minutes. It is just the boiling of rice that consumes much time. I always boil the rice fresh and make lemon rice.
My mom always says whole red chili and gingely oil gives different taste, and the lemon rice will stay in good condition for a long time. This tip is well suited for travel. The hot rice is spread in the round big plate(thaambaalam) and the gingely oil is sprinkled all over the rice, so that rice won’t stick. When the rice becomes cool the lemon mixture is added and lemon rice is ready.
I was in a hurry while cooking this rice, so I didn’t add cashews and peanuts. So here we go......
Ingredients:
Rice -1 ½ cups
Lemon juice – from 3 lemons
Channa dal – ½ teaspoon
Urad dal – ½ teaspoon
Mustard seeds – ¼ teaspoon
Fenugreek seeds – ¼ teaspoon
Cumin seeds – ¼ teaspoon
Whole dry red chilli – 4 (no need to break)
Asafetida – ¼ teaspoon
Curry leaves – 6
Salt as required
Turmeric powder – ¼ teaspoon
Peanuts – 1 teaspoon
Whole Cashewnuts – 6 (cut into pieces)
Gingelly oil as required
Method:
Boil the rice. Spread the hot rice on a large, wide plate and let it cool.
In the mean time, heat the oil in a small kadai.
To the oil add channa dal, urad dal and roast them.
Add the peanuts and cashews and fry.
Then add the fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds and mustard seeds.
When the mustard seeds starts to crackle, add the whole dry red chilli and fry.
Add the curry leaves and asafetida.
Switch off the heat.
Now add the lemon juice, turmeric powder, salt and mix well (Early preaparation: this can be kept in a airtight bottle in the fridge and can be used later).
When the rice is cool, add this lemon mixture and mix well.
Taste and see whether the lemon rice is too sour, if it is sour add some more rice and mix.
Side dish: Roasted potatoes, chips , bhajii’s, pickles ………………… etc.
Note: The measurements given here is fairly accurate. The sourness of lemon varies and adjust according to it.
Lemon rice is the default food for many of us when travelling or picnic-ing. It is a very easy recipe that can be prepared in minutes. It is just the boiling of rice that consumes much time. I always boil the rice fresh and make lemon rice.
My mom always says whole red chili and gingely oil gives different taste, and the lemon rice will stay in good condition for a long time. This tip is well suited for travel. The hot rice is spread in the round big plate(thaambaalam) and the gingely oil is sprinkled all over the rice, so that rice won’t stick. When the rice becomes cool the lemon mixture is added and lemon rice is ready.
I was in a hurry while cooking this rice, so I didn’t add cashews and peanuts. So here we go......
Ingredients:
Rice -1 ½ cups
Lemon juice – from 3 lemons
Channa dal – ½ teaspoon
Urad dal – ½ teaspoon
Mustard seeds – ¼ teaspoon
Fenugreek seeds – ¼ teaspoon
Cumin seeds – ¼ teaspoon
Whole dry red chilli – 4 (no need to break)
Asafetida – ¼ teaspoon
Curry leaves – 6
Salt as required
Turmeric powder – ¼ teaspoon
Peanuts – 1 teaspoon
Whole Cashewnuts – 6 (cut into pieces)
Gingelly oil as required
Method:
Boil the rice. Spread the hot rice on a large, wide plate and let it cool.
In the mean time, heat the oil in a small kadai.
To the oil add channa dal, urad dal and roast them.
Add the peanuts and cashews and fry.
Then add the fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds and mustard seeds.
When the mustard seeds starts to crackle, add the whole dry red chilli and fry.
Add the curry leaves and asafetida.
Switch off the heat.
Now add the lemon juice, turmeric powder, salt and mix well (Early preaparation: this can be kept in a airtight bottle in the fridge and can be used later).
When the rice is cool, add this lemon mixture and mix well.
Taste and see whether the lemon rice is too sour, if it is sour add some more rice and mix.
Side dish: Roasted potatoes, chips , bhajii’s, pickles ………………… etc.
Note: The measurements given here is fairly accurate. The sourness of lemon varies and adjust according to it.
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iLemon rice sounds perfect for picnic. Yeah sure sesame oil makes it delectable.
thank you malar!
Lemon Rice looks very delicious Usha..Check my blog for an award
Your lemon rice reminds me of my mom's recipe. It looks so authentic and yummy.
Hi Ushanandini..FIrst time here..loved ur space..I love Lemon rice..what a bright yellow color..Also liked the beet chutney below..yum..:)
Hi Usha, u have a nice blog, really enjoyed going thru it. Lemon rice, i can feel that tangy taste and so mouth watering
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