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Quick Indian Lemon Rice Recipe
Indian lemon rice is a bright, tangy dish made with basmati rice seasoned with mustard seeds, ginger, garlic, turmeric, and fresh lemon juice. The tempered spices infuse the rice while maintaining a fluffy, separate grain texture. This dish is a flavorful vegetarian side that pairs well with dals or curries, offering a refreshing citrus note balanced with mild spices.
Cook Time
15 mins
Cooling Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
415 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Asian, Indian
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 415
% 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.