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Lemon-Rice-Recipe
Indian Lemon Rice
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 
Lemon Rice makes for the perfect healthy side dish. With a flair of Indian flavors this lemon rice is made with turmeric, ginger, chili, lemon and Indian spices. Gluten Free and Vegan | avocadopesto.com
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4
Calories: 268 kcal
Author: Vicky Berman
Ingredients
  • 1 cup long grained rice
  • 1-2 green chilies finely chopped
  • 1 inch piece ginger peeled and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup raw peanuts
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • salt to taste
  • 2 lemons juiced
  • cilantro for garnish
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon urad dal
Instructions
  1. Add rice to a pot, pouring enough water to cover the rice by 2 inches and let sit for 30-45 minutes. Rinse the rice until water runs clear. Add a little bit less than 2 cups water to the pot and bring to a boil. Add turmeric and salt. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or until rice is cooked through. Remove from heat and let sit, covered for 5 minutes.
  2. Over medium heat add 2 teaspoons olive oil to pan. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and urad dal to pan. When mustard seeds start to pop add green chilies, ginger and peanuts. Cook over medium heat 2-3 minutes, stirring occassionally.
  3. Add cooked rice to spice mix and stir to combine. Remove from heat and add lemon juice. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Indian Lemon Rice
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 44mg2%
Potassium 204mg6%
Carbohydrates 45g15%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin C 29.9mg36%
Calcium 41mg4%
Iron 1.6mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.