Lemon rice

There are many health benefits of lemons that have been known for centuries. The two biggest are lemons’ strong antibacterial, antiviral, and immune-boosting powers and they can be used as a weight loss aid because lemon juice is a digestive aid and liver cleanser. Lemons contain many substances--notably citric acid, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, bioflavonoids, pectin, and limonene--that promote immunity and fight infection.

So, making use of lemon in our diet is sagacious.

Ingredients:

Rice - 1 cup

Water - 1 3/4 cup

Salt - as required

Oil - 2 tbsp

Lemon Juice - 1/4 cup

Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp

Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp

Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp

Red Chilli - 2

Green Chilli - 1 ( cut in to long narrow pieces )

Chana dal Pre-soaked in water for atleast half an hour - 1 tbsp

Unsalted Peanuts - 1/4 cup

Curry leaves - few

Asafoetida - a pinch

Method:

• Wash and cook rice in the ratio 1: 1 3/4 with water. Cool and keep aside.

• Heat oil in a frying pan on medium flame, fry peanuts till colour changes to light brown. Remove and keep aside.

• On that remaining oil, add Mustard seeds, Cumin seeds, Red chilli, Green chilli, Curry leaves, Asafoetida, Chana dal, Turmeric powder and stir for a minute.

• Add Cooked rice, Fried Peanuts, Lemon juice and salt over it.

• Mix gently. Do not break the rice and stir fry for about 2 minutes. Enjoy...