Lemon Rice is very tasty and easy to make. This south Indian rice is so healthy and tasty. It has delicate flavours of fresh lemon juice and nutty aroma of the tempered ingredients. It is also called Chitran. If you love to cook for yourself then this is one of the best South Indian recipes to begin with, even you don’t need anything on the side with this lemon rice since. It is tangy, crunchy easy to make and flavourful dish.
Lemon Rice is a delicious and comforting South Indian rice preparation that is loved for its fresh, tangy, aromatic, and slightly spicy taste. Made with simple everyday ingredients, this dish is a wonderful example of how a handful of pantry staples can come together to create a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Many people make lemon rice with leftover rice, but I always use fresh cooked rice. Lemon rice is the best option to make when you are in hurry, as you can make it with leftover rice if you do not have time to cook fresh rice. It is quick, hassle fresh and also makes a great lunch box. This is the best for summer.
Some people skip turmeric powder, but it gives this rice a beautiful golden colour. The rice and grains need to be fluffy, and soggy rice does not work for this recipe.
A must try recipe. This is one pot recipe so enjoy with your family.
Health Benefits
Lemon rice is very healthy. Lemons are an excellent source of vitamin C, which is an important antioxidant. It has lot of herbs and spices which is very good for our digestive system. It has good amount of potassium and sodium. Overall, this one pot recipe is super healthy.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil
- 19-20 curry leaves
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 green chillis
- 1/2 cup rice
- 1/4 cup raw peanuts
- 15-16 cashews
- 2 whole red chillis
- 1 tbsp urad dal
- 1 tbsp chana dal
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
Recipe
- First take 1 cup of rice then wash and soak for 15 mins.
- Cook the rice until the grains are soft but separate.
- Drain the access water and keep aside.
- Heat the oil on a pan.
- Now add mustard seeds to this and let them crackle.
- Add urad dal and sauté.
- Now add chana dal and fry until it turns golden brown color but do not let it burn.
- Then add peanuts and sauté a bit.
- Use curry leaves to give a beautiful aroma.
- Then add red chillis.
- Add green chillis but you can skip this step.
- Add cashews but this is completely optional you can skip this step as well.
- Now add all the spices like turmeric powder and salt then mix well, but at this step switch off the gas or sim the gas on low flame.
- Add fresh lemon juice for a tangy flavour but ensure the heat is kept low or turned off at this stage.
- Once cooked rice.
- Mix rice gently and cover with the lid for 2 mins only.
- Serve this tasty dish with your family and friends.
- Preparation Time – 5 mins
- Cooking Time – 20 mins
- Cuisine – South Indian
- Serving – 4
Important Tips
- I removed excess water but if you want so you can cook the rice with the measurement of water.
- You can use hing as well, but I didn’t use it.
- I didn’t use water because the recipe is moist but if you required water then sprinkle some water on it.
- I have washed both the dals so that dust gets removed.
- Adjust the lemon juice according to your choice.
- Use cooled rice for perfectly separate grains.
Serving Options
- Sambhar
- Rasam
- Curd
- Salad
Nutritional Value
- Calories – 400 kcal
- Protein – 8 gm
- Fat – 9 gm
- Sugar – 3 gm
- Iron – 5 gm
- Fiber – 6 gm
Note
All the nutritional values depend on the products quality and quantity.
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