Side Dish

Lemon Rice (Chitranna)

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

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.

Alkuperäinen resepti: Forkin

Kokonaisaika: 25 min
Annoksia: 4
Vaikeustaso: Helppo
Annosta kohti: 397 kcal

VegaaninenKasvisruokaGluteeniton

Allergeenitiedot: saattaa sisältää seuraavia: sinappi, pähkinät ja maapähkinät. Tarkista aina ainesosien pakkaukset, jos sinulla on allergia.

Esivalmistelut

Ainesosat

3 kuppicooked rice, cooled, preferably day-old
1 kpllemon, juiced and zested
2 rklpeanut oil
1 tlmustard seed
1 tlurad dal, split, skinned
1 tlchana dal, split, skinned
0,25 kuppipeanut, raw, unsalted
10 kplcurry leaf
1 kplgreen chili, slit lengthwise
0,5 tlturmeric powder
0,75 tlsalt

garnish

2 rklcilantro, fresh, chopped(valinnainen)

Välineet

large bowl · wok · fork · large skillet

Valmistusohje

Vaihe vaiheelta

1
Fluff the cooled cooked rice with a fork in a large bowl, ensuring there are no lumps.
Noin 1 min
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Noin 1 min
3
Add the mustard seed and let them splutter.
Noin 1 min
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Noin 3 min
Kokin vinkki: Stir constantly to prevent burning.
6
Add the curry leaf and green chili and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
Noin 1 min
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.
Noin 3 min
Kokin vinkki: Use a light hand to avoid breaking the rice grains.
10
Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest.
Noin 1 min
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Noin 1 min

Annosta kohti

Ravintoarvot

72%Pisteet

Kalorit: 397,3kcal
Proteiini: 8,5g
Hiilihydraatit: 62,9g
Rasva: 13g
Kuitu: 3,5g
Sokeri: 1,8g

Arvio perustuu reseptin ainesosamääriin. Arvot voivat vaihdella tuotemerkkien ja korvaavien ainesosien mukaan.

Säilytä hyvänä

Säilytys

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

Uudelleenlämmitys

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