Side Dish

Lemon Rice (Chitranna)

Name: Lemon Rice (Chitranna)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 порции
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 3 чаша cooked rice cooled, preferably day-old; 1 бр. lemon juiced and zested; 2 с.л. peanut oil; 1 ч.л. mustard seed; 1 ч.л. urad dal split, skinned; 1 ч.л. chana dal split, skinned; 0,25 чаша peanut raw, unsalted; 10 бр. curry leaf; 1 бр. green chili slit lengthwise; 0,5 ч.л. turmeric powder; 0,75 ч.л. salt; 2 с.л. cilantro fresh, chopped (по желание)

This vibrant and flavorful South Indian lemon rice is a quick and easy side dish, perfect for a light meal or accompanying other curries. It features fluffy rice infused with a tangy lemon zest and juice, tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and peanuts for a delightful crunch.

Оригинална рецепта от Forkin

Общо време: 25 мин
Порции: 4
Трудност: Лесна
На порция: 397 kcal

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Подготовка

Съставки

3 чашаcooked rice, cooled, preferably day-old
1 бр.lemon, juiced and zested
2 с.л.peanut oil
1 ч.л.mustard seed
1 ч.л.urad dal, split, skinned
1 ч.л.chana dal, split, skinned
0,25 чашаpeanut, raw, unsalted
10 бр.curry leaf
1 бр.green chili, slit lengthwise
0,5 ч.л.turmeric powder
0,75 ч.л.salt

garnish

2 с.л.cilantro, fresh, chopped(по желание)

Оборудване

large bowl · wok · fork · large skillet

Начин на приготвяне

Стъпка по стъпка

1
Fluff the cooled cooked rice with a fork in a large bowl, ensuring there are no lumps.
Около 1 мин
Бележка на готвача: Using day-old rice helps prevent the dish from becoming mushy.
2
Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
Около 1 мин
3
Add the mustard seed and let them splutter.
Около 1 мин
Бележка на готвача: Cover the pan if they pop vigorously.
4
Stir in the urad dal, chana dal, and peanuts.
5
Fry until the dals turn light golden brown and the peanuts are lightly roasted, about 2-3 minutes.
Около 3 мин
Бележка на готвача: Stir constantly to prevent burning.
6
Add the curry leaf and green chili and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
Около 1 мин
7
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the turmeric powder and salt.
8
Immediately add the fluffed cooked rice to the skillet.
9
Gently mix everything together, ensuring the spices are evenly distributed and the rice is coated with the tempering.
Около 3 мин
Бележка на готвача: Use a light hand to avoid breaking the rice grains.
10
Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest.
Около 1 мин
Бележка на готвача: Adding lemon after removing from heat preserves its fresh, tangy flavor.
11
Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice if needed.
12
Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, if using, and serve warm.
Около 1 мин

На порция

Хранителни стойности

72%Оценка

Калории: 397,3kcal
Белтъчини: 8,5g
Въглехидрати: 62,9g
Мазнини: 13g
Фибри: 3,5g
Захари: 1,8g

Приблизителни стойности според количествата на съставките в рецептата. Те могат да варират според марките и замените.

Съхранете го добре

Съхранение

Store leftover lemon rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Претопляне

Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water to prevent drying out.