Lemon Rice – Recipe Of The Day

From www.recipes.iskcondesiretree.com – Bhaktivedanta Hospital, Diet department

Ingredients

• 2 C rice
• 4 C water
• Juice of 3 large lemons (or 4 small lemons)
• 2¼ Tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp oil
• 1¼ Tsp black mustard seeds
• 1 Tbsp chana dal
• 1 Tsp split urad dal
• 3 Tbsp peanuts
• 2 green chilies cut lengthwise
• 10-12 fresh curry leaves
• ½ Tsp yellow asafetida powder
• 1¼ Tsp turmeric powder

Preparation

• Combine the rice and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil over moderately high heat.
• Stir the rice once, reduce the heat to very low and cover with a tight fitting lid.
• Cook until rice is tender.
• Cool the rice in a large mixing bowl or plate.
• Combine the lemon juice and salt in a cup.
• Discard the seeds.
• Heat oil in a pan over moderately high heat.
• Add the mustard seeds, when they crackle, add chana dal, urad dal and peanuts.
• Stir fry until golden brown.
• Add the chilies, curry leaves and asafetida, and sauté for a moment until fragrant.
• Quickly add the turmeric, stir to mix and immediately add to the rice.
• Add the lemon juice solution. Mix well.

Serves

• 4-6

Note:

Refer Prasadam (Food) – What to offer and Why? – for Prasadam details.
Refer Measures – for recipe measurements.

Courtesy: "Recipe If The Day" is taken from http://recipes.IskconDesireTree.info with permission.

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