Lemon Scented Rice Recipe

(chitrannam)

Ingredients

300 g	Long grained rice, washed and drained
3 tbsp	Lemon juice
1 sprig	Curry leaves
1piece	Green chili, finely chopped
3 pieces	Dried chilies, broken in 2cm lengths
1 tbsp	Cooking oil
1 tbsp	Raw cashews, split and lightly toasted
1 tbsp	Water
1 tsp	Black mustard seeds
1 tsp	Blackgram dal, husked (urad dal)
1 tsp	Bengal gram (channa dal), split and lightly toasted
1 tsp	Salt
1/2 tsp	Ginger, finely chopped
1/2 tsp	Turmeric powder
-	Coriander leaves to garnish (cilantro)
-	Pinch asafoetida powder

Method :

Wash and boil rice in plenty of water until the grains are just tender, drain and set aside.
Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, wait for it to start popping.
Add asafoetida, curry leaves, green chili, dried chilies, ginger, cashews, blackgram dal, Bengal gram and turmeric powder.
Saute for a moment, than add lemon juice, salt and water.
Allow to simmer for approx. 2 - 3 minutes, then add in the rice and heat through.
Serve garnish with coriander leaves.