Learn How To Make South Indian Lemon Rice With chef Lakshmi Only On Variety Vantalu.
Lemon rice is one of the most common dishes in South India. It's usually eaten alone or with raita, yogurt, chutney or Kosambari (a type of salad). You can easily throw together if you are in a hurry as it can be made with leftover rice.

Ingredients:
for Making Rice:

1 cup rice
2 tablespoons oil
1 3/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt

For Seasoning:

2 tablespoons oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
2 red whole red chili
1 green chili sliced in four long way
12 to 15 fresh curry leaves
2 tablespoons chana dal, pre-soaked in water for at least half an hour
1/4 cup unsalted roasted peanuts
1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
1/4 cup lemon juice

Method :

1. Wash rice gently changing the water several times until the water appears clear.
2. Take 1 cup washed Rice, add 2 cups of water. In that added pinch of Turmeric, salt, and oil.
3. Pressure cook it for 3-4 whistles.
4. Once whistles are done, allow it to cool down for 15 minutes.

Preparing The Seasoning:
1. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
2. Once oil is hot enough, add Mustard seeds, Whole Moong Dal, Split Chickpeas, Peanuts,
Cashews.
3. Stir-fry all ingredients for about 2 minutes until it changes the color to light brown.
4. After seeds crack add Dry red chilies, ASafoetida, curry leaves, green chilies and
stir it for a few seconds.
5. Add tempering mixture to the rice and mix it well.
6. Lastly, add lemon juice and mix it.
7. Mix gently, making sure do not break the rice and stir-fry for about 2 minutes.
Rice is ready, Enjoy!