Lemon – Nuts Rice

Lemon – Nuts Rice:

This is a healthy recipe and comes under variety rice menus. This is a nutritious dish, and one among the kids favorite as it is loaded with healthy tasty nuts and has a appetising colorful appearance. The ideal combination for this rice is crispy chips or spicy fries.

Ingredients:

1. Raw rice                      - 2 cup


2. Ghee                           - 1 tbsp


3. Mustard                       - ¼ tsp


4. Green chilly                 - 2


5. Asafoetida                  - a pinch


6. Curry leaves                - 4 to 5


7. Turmeric pwd              - ¼ tsp


8. Pista                            - 5


9. Peanuts                        - 1 small cup


10. Cashew                       - 5


11.  Almond                      - 2   


12. Fried gram                   - 2 tbsp


13. Lemon                         - 2


14. coriander leaves          - handful


15. Salt to taste

Method:

1. Wash & soak raw rice for 10 mins.


2. Strain water from it.


3. Pressure cook the rice by adding 2 ½ tb water.


4. Heat ghee in a pan, temper mustard, grated green chilly, asafoetida, curry leaves, turmeric pwd and sauté it.


5. Spread the rice in a wide bowl, allow to cool. Add the above contents.


6. Add roasted pista, cashew, peanuts, almond, fried gram, salt and mix completely.


7. Squeeze and take fresh lemon juice. Heat it in a small pan and add to the rice.


8. Combine well. Taste and adjust seasonings and salt.


9. Garnish with chopped curry and coriander leaves.

10. Serve with potato and plantain chips.