# Lemon Rice

Lemon Rice is a quick and easy South Indian rice dish perfect for lunch or dinner, often packed in lunch boxes.

- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 0.5 tbsp Chana Dal
- 0.5 tbsp Urad Dal
- 12 to 15 Peanuts
- 2 Red Chili Whole
- 6 to 7 Curry Leaves
- 0.5 tbsp Ginger Chopped
- 0.5 tsp Turmeric Powder
- Boiled Rice
- to taste Salt
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- Coriander Leaves

## Instructions

1. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a pan.
2. Add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds to the hot oil.
3. Add 1/2 tablespoon of chana dal.
4. Add 1/2 tablespoon of urad dal.
5. Fry the dals until they start to change color.
6. Add 12 to 15 peanuts to the pan.
7. Fry until the peanuts turn brown.
8. Add 2 whole red chilies to the pan.
9. Add 6 to 7 curry leaves.
10. Add 1/2 tablespoon of chopped ginger.
11. Saute the mixture for 20-30 seconds.
12. Add 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder.
13. Mix the turmeric powder with the ingredients in the pan.
14. Add boiled rice to the pan.
15. Add salt to taste.
16. Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
17. Mix all ingredients thoroughly with the rice.
18. Cook for 1 minute, continuing to mix.
19. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

## Equipment

- pan
- spoon
- bowl

## Source

- Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S582ox6c4l4
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/d0553bf3-60c0-4378-b2a2-d8bd1e14d6da
- Extracted: 2026-01-22

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