Zesty Lemon Rice
A comforting and flavorful side dish featuring cooked rice, zesty lemon, and a blend of spices, perfect for weeknight dinners or picnics.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon urad dal
- 2–3 green chilies, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/4 cup peanuts
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by gathering everything and cooking the rice ahead of time.
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add mustard seeds and let them pop, then toss in urad dal and stir until golden brown.
- Sauté the green chilies for one minute.
- Mix in turmeric powder, followed by the cooked rice, folding everything together.
- Add peanuts and lemon juice, stirring gently to combine.
- Season with salt to taste, adjusting seasoning as needed before serving.
- Garnish with fresh coriander and serve warm.
Notes
Enjoy with crispy papadums or cucumber raita for a complete meal. This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lemon rice, vegetarian side, Indian cuisine, comfort food, quick recipes
Find it online: https://platefulkitchen.com/lemon-rice/