Lemon Rice is very tasty and easy to make. This south indian rice is so healthy and tasty.It has delicate flavors of fresh lemon juice and nutty aroma of the tempered ingredients. It is also called Chitran. If you love to cook for yourself then this is one of the best South Indian recipes to begin with, even you don’t need anything on the side with this lemon rice since. It is tangy, crunchy easy to make and flavorful dish.
Many people make lemon rice with leftover rice, but I always use fresh cooked rice. Lemon rice is the best option to make when you are in hurry, as you can make it with leftover rice if you don’t have time to cook fresh rice. It is quick, hassle free and also makes a great lunch box. This is the best for summer.
Some people skip turmeric powder, but it gives this rice a beautiful golden color. The rice grains need to be fluffy, and soggy rice does not work for this recipe. Typically, this recipe is made with short-grain rice, but I used basmati rice for this recipe.
The lemon rice recipe has many different versions. I have used the typical South Indian way of preparing the dish. even some south Indian people use coconut, but this is completely option.
Lemon rice is very healthy. Lemons are an excellent source of vitamin C, which is an important antioxidant. It has lot of herbs and spices which is very good for our digestive system. It has good amount of potassium and sodium. Overall, this one pot recipe is super healthy.
a must try recipe. this is one pot recipe so enjoy with your family.
Ingredients
- 10-15 curry leaves
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 cup rice
- 1/2 cup row peanuts.
- 2 green chilies
- 2 whole red chillies
- 1 tsp urad dal
- 1 tsp chana dal
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- Oil to cook
Recipe
- First take 1 cup of rice then wash and soak for 15 mins.
- Cook the rice properly.
- Drain the excess water.
- Heat the oil on a pan.
- Now mustard seeds to this and let it crack this.
- Add urad dal and sauté.
- Add chana dal and fry until it turns golden but do not let it burn.
- Then add peanuts to it and sauté a bit.
- Use curry leaves to give a beautiful aroma, you can skip this but this is the important step to the recipe.
- Then add red chilies.
- Add green chilies.
- Add cashews but this is completely optional, you can skip this step as well.
- Now add all the spices like turmeric powder and salt then mix well, but at this step switch off the gas or sim the gas on low flame.
- Pour lemon juice for a tangy flavor.
- Once masala is cooked then add rice.
- Mix rice with masala and cover with the lid for 2 mins only.
- Serve this tasty dish with your family and friends.
- Preparation Time – 5 mins
- Cooking Time – 20 mins
- Cuisine – South Indian
- Serving – 4
Important Suggestions
- I removed excess water but if you want so you can cook the rice with the measurement of water.
- You can use hing as well, but I didn’t use it
- I didn’t use water because the recipe is moist but if you require water then sprinkle some water on it.
- Make sure the rice should not be mushy and sticky while cooking.
- I have washed both the dals so that dust gets removed.
Nutrition Values
- Calories – 400 kcal
- Protein – 8 gm
- Fat – 9 gm
- Sugar – 3 gm
- Iron – 5 gm
- Fiber – 6 gm
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