Lime rice is a very easy and quick lunch option.Its a popular lunch item in the South specially in Tamil Nadu.Lime rice has a very tangy taste and is normally not made very spicy. It has the typical south indian tempering of mustard seeds, urad dal and curry leaves.Lime rice was never ever made in my house.. or rather i should say it does not have a presence in Malayalee homes. We are always used to the proper rice, curry, a side vegetable etc.. its almost like such simple food items are never considered for lunch.
Anyway i make lime rice often as it is simple, easy and can be made quickly.. when i am not in a mood for elaborate cooking ,lime rice is my savior.
For other quick and easy lunch options you may check these- Coconut Rice,Cucumber Pomegranate Curd Rice, Tawa pulao.
So here is how i make lime rice.
For other quick and easy lunch options you may check these- Coconut Rice,Cucumber Pomegranate Curd Rice, Tawa pulao.
So here is how i make lime rice.
Ingredients:
Boiled Raw rice-1 cup(i use basmati rice at times)
Refined oil-1 and 1/2tbsp
Mustard Seeds -1 tspn
Dry red chilli- 2,broken
Dry red chilli- 2,broken
Channa Dal- 2tbspn(soaked for 15 -20 minutes.)
Urad Dal-1 tspn
Curry Leaves- 7-8
Urad Dal-1 tspn
Curry Leaves- 7-8
Peanuts-2 tbsp( i love to bite into the peanuts and so i always add peanuts lavishly)
Turmeric Powder- 1/2 tspn (can add more if you want more colour ..but make sure that the taste of haldi does not become too prominent)
Salt - to taste
Lime juice-1 and 1/2 tbspn
Coriander leaves - a few sprigs, chopped
Method:
Heat oil in thick bottomed non stick pan(preferably).
Splutter the mustard seeds and then add urad dal.
When Urad dal turns golden , add in the dry red chillies and curry leaves.
Then add the chana dal and the peanuts.
Splutter the mustard seeds and then add urad dal.
When Urad dal turns golden , add in the dry red chillies and curry leaves.
Then add the chana dal and the peanuts.
When these change colour to brown, add the turmeric powder and salt.
Mix well for a minute. Then add the rice.
Mix well for a minute. Then add the rice.
Mix well till there is a uniformity in colour.
Add the lemon juice and mix well. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
You can serve lime rice with curd,pickle,and pappadum.
You can serve lime rice with curd,pickle,and pappadum.
Alternate way:When the rice is boiled add 1 tablespoon of oil and the lime juice and mix well.This rice can be added to saucepan once thetempering is done.Then you may skip the lime juice added directly on stove top.
Sometimes i add half of an onion and tomato chopped finely.
Note:You can soak chana dal in hot water..it will soften faster.
Sometimes i skip soaking the urad dal.
Sometimes i add half of an onion and tomato chopped finely.
Note:You can soak chana dal in hot water..it will soften faster.
Sometimes i skip soaking the urad dal.
Chechi, I prepared lemon rice yesterday.. bilkul thoda sa hi banaya tha as it was for the first time..
ReplyDeletePar woh chane ki daal & urad daal stayed too hard:-(. I soaked it only for ten minutes.I will have to soak it for a longer period when i do it next time.But minus the daal part of it, it was VERY TASTY. Thank you chechi. Keep posting simple recipes.
Chechi, I prepared lemon rice yesterday.. bilkul thoda sa hi banaya tha as it was the first time..
ReplyDeletepar woh chane ki daal & urad daal stayed too hard:-(
I will have to soak it for a longer time when i do it next time.But minus the daal part of it, it was VERY TASTY. Thank you chechi..
hey kala.. am glad u tried it. i do not soak the urad dal.. taht i add just after the mustards splutter and the chana dal.. yes that needs a little soaking..soak it in hot water or you can skip the chana dal ..not a compulsary ingredient.Navin likes all these extra ingredients in it.. and of course the health benefit is always there...adding more dals makes it more nutritious...u will get it this time...!!!!
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