Sunday, November 6, 2011

LEMON RICE







Ingredients:


1 Cup Basmati  Rice
2 tsps Lime Juice
1 tsp Chana Dal


For Seasoning:


2 Table spoon Oil
1 tsp Mustard Seeds
1 tsp Chana Dal
1/4 tsp safeotida
8 or 9  Curry Leaves
3-4 tsps unsalted peanuts
1/4 to1/2 tsp turmeric powder






Cook 1 cup basmati with 2 tsps lime juice and 1 tsp oil If the rice looks sticky, spread it out on a baking sheet to cool a bit. Also soak 1 tsp chana dal (split bengal gram) for 30 minutes, drain, pat dry and spread on a microwave-safe plate.In a big pan, heat 2 tablespoons oil (we used light sesame oil).To it add1 tsp brown mustard seeds1 tsp chana dal (see note above)1/4 tsp asafeotida,8 or 9 curry leaves3-4 tablespoons unsalted raw 1/4 to 1/2 tsp turmeric powder.When the nuts begin to get toasty, add2-3 chopped green chillies, and the mustard seeds pop and the peanuts are golden, add the rice and Stir gently.




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