LEMON RICE

LEMON RICE

2 cups leftover rice

Juice of 2 lemons

Lemon Zest

2 tbsp oil

1 tsp coriander seeds

1 tsp mustard seeds

5 - 6 curry leaves

2 green chillies slit lengthwise

1" ginger grated

1/2 cup peanuts roasted

1 tsp turmeric powder.

METHOD

Roast and coarsely powder the coriander seeds.

Keep aside.

Heat the oil in a pan and let the mustard seeds splutter,

add the curry leaves and green chillies.

Fry till the spluttering stops and add the ginger and peanuts.

Fry for another minute.

Add the turmeric powder, lemon zest and take it off heat.

Add the lemon juice and mix well.

Add the rice, roasted coriander powder and salt to taste and mix thoroughly.

Place the pan back on the stove.

Cook for 2 – 3 mins with 2 tbsp of water.

Serve with a Raita.  Salt to taste.

Rajappa

17-7-2014