So comforting. And lemons, makes it so light, tangy and savory — light enough that its almost too easy to devour it all in one seating.
Done it. Not guilty, one bit.
Its just as delicious with quinoa, brown rice or any choice of grains. But there’s something about fluffy basmati rice that makes this the “best” version of savory lemon rice.
You want to trust me on this because the proof is when I ate it all, in one seating.
Again, not joking here.
Serves 3
Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups of cooked rice, preferably day old
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/3 cup raw cashews
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup freshly grated coconut
- 1/2 large lemon, juiced
Directions:
- Heat a large non-stick skillet on medium. Add cooking oil. Once oil is hot, sprinkle in mustard seeds. Wait for it to sputter, before adding raw cashews, turmeric powder, chopped green chili and curry leaves.
- Stir fry until cashews are lightly browned. Sprinkle in salt and grated coconut. Stir to coat everything evenly.
- Dump in cooked rice and lemon juice. Fry for another minute, remove from heat and serve immediately.
The versatility of lemon rice recipe sees no bound — add peanuts, dried cherries etc.. use your imagination and whatever it may be, deliciousness is guaranteed 😀
What’s your favorite savory lemon recipes?
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I love basmati rice and this kind of recipe. Simply fabulous and wonderfully fragrant.
Cheers,
Rosa
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Thanks Rosa — lemon rice is so light for summer, almost a non-indulgent guilt 🙂
Love lemon! Never tried it with rice, though — such a great idea. And I love the spices you’ve added — so much flavor. Thanks!
John/Kitchen Riffs recently posted..Hungarian-Style Cold Cherry Soup
Oh you should!! Do it now 🙂
i love lemon pound cake, does that count. I cant wait to try this rice because I eat a lot of rice and it gets boring..
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Oh yes, lemon pound cake counts any day 🙂
I love curry leaves in rice – they smell so fragrant! This rice sounds wonderful, Kiran!
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Couldn’t agree more about curry leaves 🙂
I have never had lemon rice..didn’t even thought of using lemon in rice. Now I can’t wait to give it a try!
Angie@Angie’s Recipes recently posted..Tuna-stuffed Baked Round Zucchini and Tomatoes
Angie, you should. It’s a revelation 😀
Love that brightness from the lemon, I want this rice for dinner tonight!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) recently posted..no-bake chocolate almond oat bars
Have it! And rejoice 🙂
Lemon rice looks so delicious and inviting! You made it look so exotic! Beautiful! 🙂
Thanks so much, Anu 🙂
Indeed my fav. I love anything with sour taste. Made before some time back. This one certainly is delicious.
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Thanks Nava! Lemon rice can be so comforting 🙂
A recipe which I can put all my trust on.
The taste that will leave one full-on satisfied.
Pictures that can be labeled “Enchanting, charming, inviting”.
Love.
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Thanks love! Hope you are having a safe Ramadan.
This sounds awesome! I’d be so curious to see how it would work with cauliflower “rice” as a low carb option. Are curry leaves and fresh coconut something you easily find? I have access to shredded sweetened or unsweetened coconut, but haven’t seen fresh coconut anywhere around my area.
Julie — it’ll be awesome with cauliflower “rice”. Curry leaves and fresh coconut is readily available at your local Indian grocery store. Sometimes frozen, and that’s good too 🙂
Sounds absolutely amazing!
Thanks Bea 🙂