Lemon Rice made with basmati rice, vegetable oil, mustard seeds, urad dhal, curry leaves, lemon, fresh coriander, sea salt, black pepper

Lemon Rice

This vibrant lemon rice recipe is a flavorful twist on plain rice, perfect as a side dish for curries or other main courses. It's a super-simple way to elevate your meal with zesty citrus and aromatic spices, making it a healthy and delicious accompaniment.

4 servings
Updated

Price per Serving

AUD: A$ 3.78
EUR: € 2.30
GBP: £ 1.98
USD: $ 2.49
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Gluten-Free #easy#rice#lemon#vegan#aromatic#dairy-free#vegetarian#gluten-free#indian-style#curry accompaniment

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the basmati rice (455 g) in boiling water for minutes (10), then drain well.

  2. 2

    Heat the vegetable oil (5 tbsp) in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds (2 tbsp) and as they begin to pop, add the urad dhal (2 tsp), curry leaves (1 handful), and the [rind of 2 lemons] (removed with a vegetable peeler). Cook for minute (1) until the urad dhal and lemon peel are lightly coloured.

  3. 3

    Transfer the drained steaming rice to a bowl. Pour over the cooked spices, add the [juice of 2 lemons] and the fresh coriander (1 bunch), chopped. Season with [sea salt] and [black pepper] to taste. Serve warm with your favourite curry.

Nutrition Facts

Per portion

555
kcal
22
Protein (g)
83
Carbs (g)
20
Fat (g)

Macronutrients

Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 11 g
Fiber 5 g
Sugars 0 g

Micronutrients

iron
2mg
33% DV
sodium
500mg
87% DV
calcium
20mg
8% DV
potassium
200mg
17% DV
vitamin a
25mcg
11% DV
vitamin c
20mg
90% DV
vitamin k
30mcg
100% DV

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