Lemon / Lime Rice

Lemon / Lime Rice

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 red chili 
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp chana(gram) daal
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 ½ tbsp Lemon or Lime juice
• Salt to taste
• 5-6 Curry leaves

Method:
Step 1: Cook the Rice

• Wash the rice thoroughly until the water runs clear.
• Add 1 cup rice and 2 cups of water into a rice cooker or pan.
• Cook until the rice becomes soft and fluffy.
• If using a pan, keep checking and stir occasionally.
• Add a little extra water if required to avoid burning.

Step 2: Prepare the Tempering

• Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a separate pan.
• Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, chana daal, curry leaves and red chilies.
• Sauté on medium heat until cumin turns golden brown and aromatic.

Step 3: Combine

• Add lemon or lime juice.
• Add the cooked rice into the pan with tempering.
• Sprinkle salt to taste.
• Mix gently so the rice doesn’t break.

Step 4: Rest & Serve

• Turn off the heat.
• Cover the rice and let it rest for 3–4 minutes.
• Serve hot and fragrant!

Enjoy with:
Any curry
Pickles
Chutney

Note:
If cooking in a pan instead of a rice cooker, use a little extra water and keep an eye on the rice to prevent burning.