Basmati Lemon Rice

By Master Chef on June 26th, 2019 · In Budget Cooking, Dinner, Fruits, Garnishes, Herbs and Spices, Meals, Regional and Ethnic, Rice and Grains, Side Dishes, Techniques, Vegetables

Basmati Lemon Rice is a glorious side dish to accompany spicy dishes. The tangy flavor is balanced by the subtle taste of rice. Superb.

Basmati Lemon Rice

Urad dal is a form of black legume, commonly grown in India. Available in Asian and other specialty markets.

Author: Epicurus.com Kitchens

Recipe type: Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Serves: 8 to 10

Ingredients

1/2 Cup oil
4 small onions; chopped
4 cloves garlic; chopped
2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
12 curry leaves (to 15)
4 teaspoons split unpeeled urad dal; soaked in water for 45 minutes
4 teaspoons golden raisins
4 Cups cooked Basmati rice
2 teaspoons turmeric
salt; up to 2 teaspoons
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 Cup halved roasted cashews
1/4 Cup lemon juice
8 green onions; finely chopped
1/2 Cup chopped cilantro; for garnish

Instructions

Heat oil over medium heat in large skillet or wok.
Saute onions and garlic until soft, 2 minutes. Add mustard seeds, curry leaves, urad dal and raisins and saute 2 minutes.
In a bowl, mix rice, turmeric, salt, sugar and cashews, saving a few cashews for garnish.
Spoon rice into skillet with onion mixture and heat through, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice.
Garnish with reserved cashews, green onions and cilantro.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: each of 10 servings Calories: 252 Fat: 13 g Carbohydrates: 31 g Sodium: 32 mg Fiber: 0.38 g Protein: 3 g Cholesterol: 0 g

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