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Dal Lemon Rice - SK khazana

Lemon rice is a very popular South Indian dish and the variety of dals add their own special flavor and texture This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Dal Lemon Rice - SK khazana

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Main Ingredients Basmati rice, Split black gram skinless (dhuli urad dal)
Cuisine South Indian,Indian
Course Rice
Prep Time 16-20 minutes
Cook time 6-10 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Tangy
Level of Cooking Easy
Others Veg

Ingredients list for Dal Lemon Rice - SK khazana

  • 3 cups Basmati rice boiled
  • 1 teaspoon Split black gram skinless (dhuli urad dal)
  • 1 teaspoon Split Bengal gram (chana dal)
  • 1 teaspoon Split red lentils (masoor dal)
  • 1 teaspoon Split pigeon pea (toor dal/arhar dal)
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Ghee
  • a pinch Fenugreek seeds (methi dana)
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
  • 3 Dried red chillies cut into ½ inch pieces
  • 8-10 Curry leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 2 Fresh coriander leaves finely chopped
  • Peanuts fried , 2 tablespoons + for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Scraped coconut fresh

Method

  1. Heat ghee in a non-stick pan, add fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds, split black gram, split Bengal gram, split red lentils, split pigeon peas and asafoetida. Mix well and sauté till the grams change colour.
  2. Add dried red chillies and curry leaves and sauté for 30 seconds.
  3. Add Turmeric Powder and mix well. Add rice and mix till well combined.
  4. Add salt, coriander leaves, fried peanuts and lemon juice and mix well, cook for 1 minute.
  5. Transfer the rice into a serving plate, garnish with coconut, fried peanuts and coriander sprig. Serve hot.
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