Quick & Easy Lemon Rice Recipe

You know what’s the perfect breakfast? For me it is lemon rice. I was in Mangalore in a PG (Paying Guest). They used to make one of the best lemon rice I have ever had. It was so tasty I could eat it everyday. 

That’s what we are going to make today. A simple yet the tastiest lemon rice. Let’s get started.

Ingredients

• 1 large red onion diced
• 4 green chilies cut long
• 1 small tomato ripped 
• 6 curry leaves 
• 10g of coriander leaves 
• 2g mustard seeds 
• 2g cumin seeds 
• 2g Chana dal
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• Lemon juice 
• 2tbsp cooking oil 
• 200g of raw white rice

Instructions

Step 1. Cook the rice

In a pressure cooker, cook the raw white rice and keep aside to cool down. Do not overcook it. We need to cook it in a pressure cooker, that is what makes it perfect. If you cook in an open pan, you won’t get the real taste of lemon rice. You can also cook in electric rice cooker for better results.

Step 2. Use the pan or Kadai

Take a large pan, big enough to hold rice for 4 people.

Step 3. Tadka Process

In the pan heat the oil at medium heat, and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and chana dal.

Step 4. Cook the Chana

Cook until the Chana dal looks light brown.

Step 5. Add Onion and Green Chilies

Then add the diced onion and start stirring, with that add the green chilies and keep stirring.

Step 6. Add the curry leaves

Now add the curry leaves and stir until the curry leaves are half cooked. It cooks pretty fast so don’t worry.

Step 7. Salt to taste

Now add salt, I keep that salt measurement as 1 pinch of salt for 1 person.

Step 8. Add Turmeric

Now add turmeric powder and stir well.

Step 9. The Aroma

You will start to smell the fragrance of lemon rice, this is when you should add the diced tomatoes.

Step 10. The perfection

Do not cook tomatoes for long time, once they are half cooked you can turn off the stove.

Step 11. The Flavor

Now add 1tsp of lemon juice. Then add the chopped coriander leaves at the end to garnish.

Step 12. Wait for the perfect flavor

Let it settle for some time. After like 7 mins you will start to see the onions go red. This is because we added lemon. If it’s red, it’s ready.

Step 13. Add Rice

Now add the cooked rice and mix well.

Step 14. Serve

Make sure to serve hot, it tastes so much good when it’s hot.

Preparation Time:	15 Mins Minutes
Cooking Time:	10 Mins Minutes
Total Time:	25 Mins Minutes
Servings:	Serves 4
Difficulty Level:	Easy
Cuisine Type:	Indian
Allergens	Peanut Oil

Nutrition Information

Calories:	300
Saturated Fat:	5g
Unsaturated Fat:	8g
Carbohydrates:	35g
Dietary Fiber:	4g
Sugars:	2g
Protein:	4g

Pro Tips for Perfecting the Dish

1. Use Non-Stick Kadai or Pan

Always use Non-stick kadai or Pan. This makes sure that rice doesn’t stick or burn while cooking.

2. Use Peanut Oil

If you are using regular cooking oil, try Peanut oil. It brings the real flavor of Lemon rice. So, if you like you can try Peanut oil for a change.

3. Use an Wooden Spatula

If you are using non-stick pan, or kadai, it’s better to use a Wooden spatula. This keeps your non-stick safe from getting scratched.

4. Dice Onion and Tomato

While dicing onion and tomato, make sure to cut in smaller pieces. This way, you can enjoy the entire flavor.