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Nutty Lemon Rice Recipe

Published: March 9, 2018 Modified: April 8, 2019 by Uma Srinivas 30 Comments

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South Indian Style Nutty Lemon Rice Recipe!

Nutty Lemon Rice Recipe

Who doesn’t like quick recipes? Most of the requests I have received on my Request a recipe link are for simple recipes that can be prepared with little or no preparation. While it is not always that easy, today’s recipe is definitely one such recipe. As a matter of fact, I received a specific request for Lemon Rice. Lemon Rice is one of those comfort foods most everyone loves for different reasons. Nutty Lemon Rice Recipe

Some like it for its simplicity and some like it for its rich flavors. Lemon Rice is a dish you can eat year-round. It is steamed rice that is mixed in with stir fried spices and infused with fresh lemon juice. There are so many different varieties out there, but this South Indian version is the favorite in my household. It’s filled with cashew and peanuts that make it so amazing!

Nutty Lemon Rice RecipeSome more subtle changes I made to bring out the true authentic flavor and aroma is to use fresh turmeric root instead of the powder. The result is a tempting meal that is full of flavor in every bite. Try it with basmati rice like I did or with Jasmine, Sona Masoori rice. An easy and simple rice dish such as this will come in handy on busy weekdays and also a perfect option for kids lunch box 🙂 Try it today and let me know how you like it.

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Nutty Lemon Rice Recipe
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4.86 from 7 votes

Nutty Lemon Rice Recipe

Lemon Rice is one of those comfort foods most everyone loves for different reasons.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4
Calories: 200kcal
Author: Uma Srinivas

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup basmati rice
  • ¼ cup peanuts
  • 2 tbsp split cashew nuts
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 dry red chili
  • 2 green chilies
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 3 tsp grated ginger
  • 2 tsp grated turmeric roots
  • 1 strand curry leaves
  • 3 tsp lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp Cilantro for garnishing

Instructions

  • Soak the basmati rice for 15 mins in cold water.
  • Cook the rice with lots of water. Later drain the water after rice is cooked and place it aside. You could also steam the rice in a pressure cooker instead. Use a ratio of 1:1.5cup of water for every cup of rice.
  • Place a pan over medium heat add oil. As the oil heats up, add peanuts and cashews. Fry them to a crispy consistency.
  • Add mustard and cumin seeds and saute them until they start to sizzle. Now, add dry red chilies and curry leaves and saute for another 30 seconds.
  • Add grated turmeric, ginger, and chopped green chilies and cook for a minute.
  • Add salt to taste and mix in the cooked rice. Give it a good mix until the flavor is evenly distributed.
  • Switch off the heat and squeeze some fresh lemon juice.
  • Add chopped cilantro and mix well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 200kcal
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  1. Soma Mukherjee

    March 9, 2018 at 7:25 am

    Loving this simple but so flavourful recipe of nutty lemon rice, can have a bowlful anytime.

    Reply
    • Uma Srinivas

      March 9, 2018 at 2:06 pm

      Very true:) Thank you Soma.

      Reply
  2. Nandita Gupta

    March 9, 2018 at 10:16 am

    I love this simple and easy recipe for lemon rice. I usually pack it in my daughter’s tiffin and it usually is a winner always.

    Reply
  3. Jyoti

    March 9, 2018 at 12:09 pm

    Loved your version of Lemon rice. The use of turmeric roots is quite interesting.

    Reply
    • Uma Srinivas

      March 9, 2018 at 2:06 pm

      Thanks Jyoti. It gives fresh and flavorful aroma.

      Reply
  4. sujitha

    March 9, 2018 at 4:00 pm

    Nutty flavoured rice are the best comfort food while travelling.. Adding turmeric root is very new tip..

    Reply
  5. Celia (Chicago Jogger)

    March 9, 2018 at 8:27 pm

    I love lemon flavors – this rice sounds amazing!

    Reply
    • Uma Srinivas

      March 9, 2018 at 9:07 pm

      Thank you Celia! Hope you can find time to make this 🙂

      Reply
  6. Pavani

    March 9, 2018 at 8:51 pm

    I this how I make lemon rice at home too. It is so quick and easy that I make it atleast once a week 🙂 Good thing is the whole family loves it.

    Reply
    • Uma Srinivas

      March 9, 2018 at 9:05 pm

      Yes true. My family loves this too:)

      Reply
  7. Seema Doraiswamy Sriram

    March 9, 2018 at 11:28 pm

    Nothing better than a comforting bowl of lemon rice and aloo fry.

    Reply
  8. priya satheesh

    March 10, 2018 at 3:25 am

    OMG What a tempting click. This is my all time favourite rice and love it with Potato fry.

    Reply
  9. Geetanjali Tung

    March 10, 2018 at 3:30 am

    Excellent! Love the addition of grated turmeric in it!! Thanks for sharing☺

    Reply
  10. Drashti Dholakia

    March 10, 2018 at 4:42 am

    Loved the addition of peanuts and cashews for the crunch. Nice clicks 🙂

    Reply
  11. themadscientistskitchen

    March 10, 2018 at 9:20 am

    This is delicious. I love simple rice dishes, who will not? But especially love lemon rice.
    Beautifully presented.

    Reply
  12. Priya Suresh

    March 10, 2018 at 10:05 am

    Love to add couple of nuts in my lemon rice, now you are tempting to make today for my lunch. Those prefectly cooked rice rocks.

    Reply
  13. Sharmila - The Happie Friends Potpourri Corner

    March 10, 2018 at 5:25 pm

    Love peanuts in all the variety rice.. Simply yumm.. Love this with potato fry..

    Reply
  14. firsttimercook

    March 10, 2018 at 7:17 pm

    Love this simple dish loaded with lots of flavours. Looks so yum !!

    Reply
  15. sapana

    March 10, 2018 at 10:02 pm

    This is one of my favorite South Indian rice dishes. Looks so tempting and flavorful.

    Reply
  16. Vidya Narayan

    March 11, 2018 at 3:55 am

    I agree, the quick recipes are most wanted by all due to simplicity, ease of availability of ingredients and lack of time for cooking elaborate meals. Lemon Rice, rather all the South Kalavai saadam varieties always come to our rescue. A great travel option, addition of nuts increases nutritional quotient for kids too. A bowl of curd on the side is sufficient. Loved the tempting close up pic of rice.

    Reply
    • Uma Srinivas

      March 11, 2018 at 4:03 pm

      Thank you Vidya! This rice is life saver during busy days 🙂

      Reply
  17. Jayashree

    March 11, 2018 at 7:18 am

    This is a comfort food for South Indians. It’s tasty and filling. Yours looks delish.

    Reply
    • Uma Srinivas

      March 11, 2018 at 4:04 pm

      Thank you Jayashree!

      Reply
  18. Ruchi

    March 11, 2018 at 10:25 am

    Soulful food. Love this easy and flavourful rice variety. Beat for tiffin too

    Reply
  19. Bhawana

    March 11, 2018 at 11:23 am

    Whenever I have left over rice my first preference is to make lemon rice. It is such a flavourful and crunchy rice recipe which is easy to make and amazing taste.

    Reply
  20. Jagruti

    March 11, 2018 at 9:55 pm

    Simple, quick and flavourful rice, what more do you want in life? 🙂 One of our favourite and flavoured rice and I only prepared a few days ago.

    Reply
  21. Padmajha PJ

    March 12, 2018 at 7:17 am

    Lemon rice is a regular lunch box dish for the kids. I add either cashew or roasted peanuts. Adding both will make it even more delicious!! Nice clicks!

    Reply
  22. Swati Saxena

    March 13, 2018 at 2:30 pm

    Loved your photography and video too. Your Badmati rice used on lemon rice looks so perfect Uma . Awesome share

    Reply
    • Uma Srinivas

      March 13, 2018 at 6:27 pm

      Thank you Swathi!

      Reply
  23. amrita

    March 16, 2018 at 4:56 am

    One of my favourite dish.,,. lovely clicks

    Reply

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