Lemon rice is a versatile recepie ; southindian special and great for tiffins and lunch boxes. Its very easy to prepare. You can even make it with leftover rice.

Preparation time: 5 mins

Cooking time: 20 mins

Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS:

• Boiled rice : 4 to 5 cups
• Peanuts: 1/4 cup
• Mustard seeds: 1/2 tsp
• Dry red chillies: 2
• Ginger: 1 tsp chopped
• Green chillies: 2 finely chopped
• Urad dal : 1 tsp
• Curry leaves: few
• Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp
• Lemon juice: 1 big lemon
• Salt: for taste
• Oil: 2 tbsp

PREPARATION:

• Boil rice , drain and keep aside.
• Heat oil in a kadai, add mustard seeds, let it crackle.
• Add dry red chilli , curry leaves, urad dal , green chillies and peanuts and toss for 2 minutes.
• Add turmeric powder and mix.
• Add the boiled rice and mix well.
• Add lime juice of 1 lemon and salt and give it a proper mix.
• Switch off the flame and keep it for 5 mins.
• Serve hot with pickle and papad.