LEMON RICE

This is the best way to use a left over rice and a quick 10 min. preparation when u r in a hurry to go somewhere or a gr8 food for kids to take for lunch to school.In some parts of South India they even have this as a breakfast item.

INGREDIENTS

Cooked rice-2 cups

ghee-1 tbsp

mustard seeds-1 tsp

jeera-1 tsp

red chillies-3 nos

urad dal-1 tsp

chana dal-1 tsp

cashew nuts-according to ur like(can use peanuts instead)

asafoetida(hing)- a pinch

curry leaves

turmeric pdr-1 tsp

freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon

METHOD

In a pan pour oil.When it gets hot add mustard seeds.After it starts to splutter add cumin seed/jeera,urad dal,chana dal.Stir it until it turns brown,be careful not to burn the dals.Add in turmeric pdr,red chillies,curry leaves and cashew nuts.When the cashews starts to get brown add in the lime juice and stir in the rice soon after.Add in the salt.Stir the rice till everything is well blended.Add some extra lime juice if u like it really tangy.Garnish with coriander leaves.

Serve it with lime pickle.