lunch · vegan · vegetarian · gluten-free · dairy-free
Lemon rice
South Indian chitranna: cooked rice tossed with a crackling turmeric, mustard, curry leaf and peanut tempering and lemon.
- Time
- 15min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Allergens
Contains peanuts.
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Method
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1
Fry peanuts in oil until crisp.
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2
Add mustard seeds, dals, chilies and curry leaves and fry until the dals turn golden.
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3
Add ginger, turmeric and asafoetida for a few seconds; turn off the heat.
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4
Add rice, salt and lemon juice and toss gently.
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5
Garnish with cilantro; good warm or at room temperature.
