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Neembu ka Chawal - Lemon Rice

Here's how you make Neembu ka Chawal - Lemon Rice
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 25m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 180 grams dry basmati rice (dry, 1 cup)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • FOR SEASONING
  • 6 tablespoons oil (canola oil)
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds (black)
  • 1/4 cup cashew nuts (raw)
  • 1 green chili, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon asafetida powder
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Cook rice in the water. Let it cool to room temperature.

  • Step 2: Mix lemon juice and salt. Set aside.

  • Step 3: Mix 3 tablespoons of the oil into the rice grains by rubbing gently to separate rice into single grains.

  • Step 4: Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil in a small pan. When the oil is hot, add mustard seeds and cover the pan. Reduce heat and wait until seeds stop popping. Add cashews and fry until the nuts are light brown.

  • Step 5: Remove pan from heat, add chopped chili, turmeric powder and asafedida.

  • Step 6: Combine the seasoning mix, the lemon and salt mixture, and the rice. Cover and keep it on the counter for at least 2 hours before serving. Serve at room temperature.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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