Lemon Rice v2.0

Ingredients:
Basmati rice - 2 cups
Indian lemon - 3 (big)+1 (small)
Mustard + urad dal + cumin seeds - 1 tsp.
Chana dal - 2 tsp.
Asafoetida powder - 1 pinch
Fenugreek seeds - 5
Green chillies - 4 (slit)
Curry leaves - few (I didn't add)
Coriander leaves - few
Ginger - 1/2 inch (finely chopped)
Peanuts - 2 tbsp. (unsalted, roasted and peeled)
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp.
Salt as per taste
Gingely/sesame oil - 1 tbsp. (or as desired)

Method:
Cook the basmati rice with grains in such a way they are separate without being mushy.
Heat the oil and add mustard seeds, urad dal, cumin seeds, chana dal and fenugreek seeds.
Allow the mustard to crackle, saute the seeds and dals till golden colour.
Now add green chillies, ginger, curry leaves and turmeric powder and saute for a few seconds.
Pour the lemon juice and sprinkle salt. Remove from heat.
Mix this with rice along with peanuts and coriander leaves.

Note:
Mix rice according to the sourness of lemon juice.
In summers, the dish should be consumed within 5 hours due to the addition of coriander leaves, ginger and green chillies.
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