#HealthInATiffin Lemon Rice

• 250 g rice uncooked rice (Basmati rice or any other rice can be used)
• 70 g raw peanuts
• 1 tsp (teaspoon) mustard seeds
• 1 tsp urad dal
• 1 tbsp (tablespoon) chana dal
• 2 whole green chillies chopped (you can even split the chilies into half)
• 2 tsps lemon juice
• 1 large onion chopped
• 250 ml water
• 2 tsps oil
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tbsps coriander leaves (optional)
• 2 tbsps coconut grated (optional)
• 1 tsp salt to taste

Step 1

Wash rice and cook it in a pressure cooker (if you are using cups, use the same cup for rice and water), handi or rice cooker.

Step 2

Chop onions and chili and keep it aside.

Step 3

In a kadai, heat oil and add mustard seeds till they crackle.

Step 4

Add peanuts to the oil and roast them.

Step 5

Add chana dal and urad dal to the oil and saute till it turns golden brown.

Step 6

Add chopped onions and chilies and saute until the onions turn golden brown. Add turmeric powder. Now keep this mix aside.

Step 7

When the rice is cooked, mix the onion mixture with the rice.

Step 8

Add lemon juice to taste, salt and a little oil (if necessary) while mixing.

Step 9

While serving add grated coconuts and coriander leaves (optional).

Step 10

You can increase chillies or add some freshly ground pepper powder, if you prefer spicier rice.

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