Lemon Rice

Ingredients

• •3 cups cooked basmati rice (cooled)
• •3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• •1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• •1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• •10-12 curry leaves
• •2 green chilies (finely chopped)
• •1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• •1/2 cup roasted peanuts
• •1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• •1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• •1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)

Directions

1. 1Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat and add mustard seeds; allow them to crackle for 30 seconds.
2. 2Add cumin seeds, curry leaves, and chopped green chilies; stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. 3Stir in turmeric powder and cook for 10 seconds.
4. 4Add the cooled cooked rice and mix gently to break up clumps, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes.
5. 5Pour in the fresh lemon juice and salt, tossing the rice thoroughly to distribute evenly.
6. 6Add roasted peanuts and fresh cilantro, mixing well to combine all ingredients.
7. 7Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the rice is heated through and well coated with lemon juice.
8. 8Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot as a main course.

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