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Indian Lemon Rice in Desi Ghee { Gluten Free}

This Lemon Rice made in ghee is bursting with flavors of tangy lemon, earthiness of curry leaves and cumin seeds along with crunchy veggies like onion and tomato! This elegant recipe of lemon rice uses left over boiled rice and creates a much-loved Indian delicacy that can be teamed with curd or Sambhar curry!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine South Indian
Servings 3 people
Calories 255 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Wok heavy bottomed

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 1 medium Tomato sliced
  • 1 large fresh lemon
  • 10 small curry leaves fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Chana dal can soak for 15 min
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds black
  • 1.5 teaspoon Red Chilly powder
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder(haldi)
  • 1 large Dried Red Chilly
  • 1.5 tablespoon Desi Ghee
  • 3 cups Boiled Rice
  • ¼ teaspoon Heeng (Asaefotida) optional
  • 1 tablespoon raw mango grated, optional
  • salt as per taste
  • 1 piece red chili dried optional
  • 1 small green chili optional

Instructions
 

  • Wash all vegetables under tap and chop them in small chunks.
    onion tomato chopped for lemon rice
  • You may soak Chana dal when you begin with the Tadka for around 15 min.
    lemon rice
  • I have used leftover rice. In case you wish to have fresh boiled rice, it would take additional 15 min. Soak rice for 20 min. Boil them for 10 min till tender and drain excess water from the pan.
    lemon rice
  • Take a heavy bottomed Kadai/Pan and heat desi ghee in it. Add ¼ teaspoon Heeng. Add Mustard Seeds.
    mustard seeds in ghee
  • Remove water from soaked Chana Dal and add it to kadai. Cook for less than a min.
    roasting chana dal in ghee
  • Add curry leaves.
    curry leaves in ghee
  • Add onions. Cook for 2 min till they are transparent.
    onions in ghee
  • Add spices.
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  • Add chopped tomatoes.
    tomato in onions
  • Add salt as per taste.
    salt in veggies
  • Add grated Raw Mango. Cook for 1min.
    raw mango in veggies
  • Add lemon juice around 1 tablespoon. Can add more if you want more tangy.
    lemon juice
  • Add boiled rice and mix well.
    lemon rice
  • The Lemon rice is ready!! Enjoy with curd or green chutney!!
    lemon rice

Notes

  • If you are using already boiled rice to make lemon rice, make sure to use a heavy bottomed wok or else rice would stick to the bottom of the utensil.
  • The best is Iron wok, though heavy steel or cast iron works too.
  • The boiled rice should be kept in refrigerator or else it might have bacterial growth in it. For making lemon rice, take it out just 10-15 min in advance
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: bowl
Servings: 3
Amount per serving  
Calories 255
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.1g 7%
Saturated Fat 3.1g 15%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 47.5g 17%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4%
Total Sugars 2.4g  
Protein 4.6g  
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 31mg 2%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 111mg 2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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