Quick Indian Lemon Rice Recipe
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4.8
Quick Indian Lemon Rice Recipe
Description
The Quick Indian Lemon Rice Recipe starts by cooking basmati rice until tender and fluffy without becoming mushy. Separately, mustard seeds are tempered in hot oil until aromatic, followed by adding ginger and garlic paste with turmeric, salt, and pepper. After removing from heat and cooling briefly, fresh lemon juice is stirred in to preserve its brightness and acidity.
The tempered spice mixture is mixed thoroughly into the cooked rice, distributing the mustard seeds and ginger-garlic flavor throughout. Turmeric provides a warm yellow color and subtle earthiness while lemon juice adds a lively tang. The texture remains light and grainy rather than sticky.
This dish serves well as a side alongside various Indian curries and dals, lending a citrusy contrast. It can be served warm and is convenient for quick meals. The ginger-garlic paste simplifies preparation, although fresh minced versions can be substituted.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup basmati rice
- 2 Cups water
- 1 Tablespoon neutral cooking oil olive oil, canola oil or coconut oil, generic cooking oil
- 1 Teaspoon mustard seeds dark variety, brown variety
- 1 Tablespoon ginger see Notes
- 1 Tablespoon garlic see Notes
- 1 Teaspoon Turmeric aka Curcuma spice, ground
- To Taste salt
- Pinch black pepper ground
- lemon juice of one
Instructions
- Wash the rice and cook until done but not mushy. Basmati rice usually takes about 10-12 minutes to cook on a medium heat setting, follow the package instructions. Strain so that no water is left.
- In a pan heat up the oil and add the mustard seeds. Temper the mustard seeds – careful mustard seeds jump up – until you get the nutty mustard seed aroma.
- Add the ginger garlic paste, the turmeric powder, salt, and pepper and stir fry for another minute or two.
- Take from the heat and let cool for a few minutes before adding and mixing in the lemon juice.
- Pour the whole mixture over the cooked rice and mix well. Serve hot.
Notes
- Using ginger-garlic paste ensures even flavor distribution; alternatively, finely chopped fresh ginger and garlic can be used.
- Temper mustard seeds carefully as they can pop while heating.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 415 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 484g | |
| Calories | 415kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 75g | 25% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
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