Lemon Rice Recipe ( Microwave)
by Tarla Dalal

Lemon Rice is an all-time favourite rice preparation in South India, where it is made on a regular basis for lunch or dinner, offered as prasad to devotees at temples, served as part of a wedding spread, and carried frequently in the dabba to work or school.

With a holistic flavour that combines spice and tang, this rice does not need any complex accompaniments – just a papad or some crispy potato wafers would do!

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Lemon Rice Recipe ( Microwave) recipe - How to make Lemon Rice Recipe ( Microwave)

1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
2 cups cooked rice (chawal)
1 tsp ghee
1 tsp oil
1 tsp urad dal (split black lentils)
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1/2 tbsp finely chopped curry leaves (kadi patta)
1 tbsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
salt to taste

For The Garnish
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

Method

Combine the ghee and oil in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds.
Add the urad dal, mustard seeds and asafetida, mix well and microwave on high for 1 minute.
Add the curry leaves, green chillies and turmeric powder, mix well and microwave on high for 1 minute.
Add the rice, lemon juice, salt along with 1½ tbsp of water, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
Serve immediately garnished with coriander.

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