Lime Rice

Ingredients:

  • Concentrated Lime or Lemon juice – 4 tbsp (extracted from 2 medium sized lemons)
  • Split urad dal – 1/2 tsp
  • Gram Dal – 1 1/2 tsp
  • Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Mustard Seeds – 1/2 tsp
  • Curry Leaves – 7
  • Dry Red Chillies – 2 or 3
  • Green Chillies – 1 (finely chopped) (optional)
  • Salt – to taste
  • Rice – 2 cups
  • Oil – 3 tbsp

Method:

Cook the rice separately adding 4 cups water and allow to cool.

In a pan, heat the oil, splutter the mustard seeds, then add the urad dal, gram dal, chillies and curry leaves and fry till the dals turn a slight brown. Then, add the lemon juice with little water and turmeric and salt and mix well. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Then add this mixture to the rice and mix thoroughly.

Miscellaneous Info:

  • Tips: Depending on the tanginess preferred, you can adjust the lemon juice proportion. Serve with any hot side dish or fried items, or chips.
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Cooking Time: 20 min
  • Serves 4-5

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