Lemon Rice

Name: Lemon Rice
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 3 - 4 cups of cooked basmati rice; 2 tablespoons of cooking oil; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed; 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 2 whole red chili; 1 green chili sliced in 4 long ways; 10 - 12 fresh curry leaves; 2 tablespoons chana dal (split chickpeas), presoaked in water for 30 minutes; 1/4 cup raw peanuts; 1 teaspoon salt or adjust to taste; 1/4 cup lemon juice

IndianVegetarianVeganGluten FreeUnder 30 MinSpice Level: Mild

This recipe is how I won my wife's heart. A good and easy recipe for potluck gatherings.

Instructions

Heat the oil in a frying pan on medium heat; stir-fry the peanuts for about 2 minutes until peanuts changes the color to light brown.
Take out the peanuts from oil on to a plate and use the same oil for rest of the seasoning.
Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds after seeds crack add red chili, curry leaves, and green chilies, and stir for a few seconds.
Add the chana dal (split chickpeas), stir-fry for about a minute.
Add turmeric powder and mix it well.
Add the cooked rice, peanuts and sprinkle salt and lemon juice over the rice.
Mix gently, making sure to not break the rice and stir-fry for about 2 minutes. Lemon Rice is ready!