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