Side Dish

Lemon Rice (Chitranna)

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

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.

Ett originalrecept av Forkin

Total tid: 25 min
Portioner: 4
Svårighetsgrad: Lätt
Per portion: 397 kcal

VegansktVegetarisktGlutenfritt

Allergeninformation: kan innehålla senap, nötter och jordnötter. Kontrollera alltid ingrediensförpackningen om du har en allergi.

Förberedelser

Ingredienser

3 koppcooked rice, cooled, preferably day-old
1 stlemon, juiced and zested
2 mskpeanut oil
1 tskmustard seed
1 tskurad dal, split, skinned
1 tskchana dal, split, skinned
0,25 kopppeanut, raw, unsalted
10 stcurry leaf
1 stgreen chili, slit lengthwise
0,5 tskturmeric powder
0,75 tsksalt

garnish

2 mskcilantro, fresh, chopped(valfritt)

Utrustning

large bowl · wok · fork · large skillet

Gör så här

Steg för steg

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

Per portion

Näringsvärden

72%Betyg

Kalorier: 397,3kcal
Protein: 8,5g
Kolhydrater: 62,9g
Fett: 13g
Fiber: 3,5g
Socker: 1,8g

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Håll det gott

Förvaring

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

Uppvärmning

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