Recipe: Chitrannam (Lemon Rice)

Last updated: August 10, 2021, at 2:42 p.m. PT

Originally published: August 10, 2021, at 2:42 p.m. PT

Cooked brown basmati rice in a small grey bowl (rice is garnished with cilantro)

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • ½ teaspoon black mustard seeds
  • 1/3 cup cashews or peanuts
  • 1 piece of fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 hot green chile, halved
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 12 fresh curry leaves (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon urad dal (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 3 cups cooked brown basmati rice, refrigerated
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Heat oil over medium heat and add mustard, nuts, ginger, chile, cumin, curry leaves, and urad dal.
  2. Cook for 2-4 minutes, or until nuts are golden brown.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the turmeric, cold rice, lemon juice, and salt.
  4. Garnish with chopped cilantro

Serves: 4

Category: Healthy Eating