Indian Easy

Lemon Rice with Peanuts + Curry Leaves

Name: Lemon Rice with Peanuts + Curry Leaves
Prep time: PT20MINUTES
Cook time: PT25MINUTES
Total time: PT45MINUTES
Yield: 4 people
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups basmati rice; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds; 20 item fresh curry leaves; 3 tablespoons unsalted peanuts (red-skinned preferred); 2 item Indian green chiles (slit lengthways); 4 item banana shallots (halved and finely sliced); 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt

Nimbu chawal

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⏱️ 45 minutes 20 minutes prep · 25 minutes cook

🍽️ 4 people Makes

365 Calories

7g Protein

58g Carbs

12g Fat

Why This Recipe Works

Lemon rice is a dish where the reward far exceeds the effort. The smoky shallots, crunchy peanuts, and zingy lemon create a bright, stand-alone meal or a perfect side.

Instructions

Soak the washed rice for 20 minutes, then boil in plenty of water until tender. Drain and allow to steam under a towel for 5 minutes for maximum fluffiness.

Heat oil until hot and add mustard seeds; once they pop, stir in the curry leaves, peanuts, and chiles, frying for a minute or two.

Add the shallots and cook until they are soft, caramelized, and sweet.

Lower the heat and stir in the turmeric, lemon juice, and salt before folding the fluffy rice through the mixture until well combined.

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Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days.