Lemon Rice
Savour turmeric rice in a refreshing lemon taste, this is scrumptious Southern Indian style of cuisine with sprinkle of peanuts. Enjoy the spicy taste and the authentic flavour given by SERI-AJI® Black Pepper Seasoning and TUMIX® Chicken Stock Seasoning.
| 300 gm | Basmati rice (approx. 6 cups) |
| ½ tsp | Turmeric powder |
| 1 tsp | Split channa dhal |
| ½ tsp | Caraway seeds (ajwain) |
| ¼ tsp | SERI-AJI® Black Pepper Seasoning |
| 2 tbsp | TUMIX® Chicken Stock Seasoning |
| 1-3 | Green and red chili, sliced finely |
| 2-3 | Dried red chili, broken into small pieces |
| 1½ sprig | Curry leaf |
| 75 ml or more | Lemon juice |
| 2½ tbsp | Ghee |
| 3 tbsp | Boiled peanuts |
| Some | Cilantro leaves, chopped for garnishing |
| To taste | Salt |
- Cook the rice with salt in a rice cooker. Do not over-cook.
- Heat ghee in a wok. Add the mustard seed, the split channa dhal, two types of chilies dried and fresh, and curry leaves. Add the turmeric powder. Give a good stir.
- Add the lemon juice, stir and turn off the fire. Do not cook or boil the lemon juice.
- Add the well-loosened rice and mix carefully. Do not break the grains. Taste for salt and add more lemon juice if needed.
- Serve, garnished with coriander leaves and peanuts (some mixed in and some for topping)
Individuals can top it with fried onions and etc according to their preference. Those who do not take lemon juice can substitute it with butter milk.
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