Lemon Rice

Instructions

1. 01

   Loosen the rice

   Spread the cooled rice on a wide plate and separate the grains gently without mashing them.

2. 02

   Fry the peanuts

   Heat oil and fry the peanuts over medium-low heat until crisp and evenly coloured.

3. 03

   Make the tempering

   Add mustard seeds. When they splutter, add urad dal, chana dal, chillies, and curry leaves; cook until the dals turn golden.

4. 04

   Bloom the turmeric

   Lower the heat, add turmeric and salt, and stir for a few seconds.

5. 05

   Fold in the rice

   Add the rice and fold gently until the tempering is evenly distributed and the rice is warmed through.

6. 06

   Add lemon off heat

   Turn off the heat, add lemon juice, and fold again. Rest for 5 minutes before tasting and adjusting salt or lemon.