South Indian-Style Lemon Rice
8 servings
Ingredients
4 cups water
2 cups uncooked white rice
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup raw peanuts
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
4 green chile peppers, chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice
15 fresh curry leaves (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add peanuts, turmeric, and mustard seeds; cook and stir until peanuts are browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in green chile peppers, lemon juice, curry leaves, and salt.
Fold lemon juice mixture into the cooked rice.
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