Ingredients:

• 2 cups Basmati Rice

• 1 cup roasted peanuts without skin

• 1/4 cup mix of chana and urad dal

• 1-2 whole red chilli

• 1 tsp turmeric powder

• 1/4 tsp asafoetida

• 1 tsp mustard seeds

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp curry leaves chopped finely

• 1/2 tbsp ginger chopped

• 3-4 green chillies chopped

• some coriander leaves chopped

Method:

1. Clean, wash and soak the rice for about 30 minutes.

2. Cook till soft,drain the extra water and keep aside.

3. Wash and soak the dals for 5-10 minutes.Remove the extra water and keep aside.

4. Take a heavy based vessel , heat 5-6 tbsp oil when hot add the asafoetida and mustard seeds when it starts to splutter add the soaked dals, saute for a minute or two.

5. Then add the turmeric powder, curry leaves, chillies and ginger.

6. Add the roasted peanuts and saute for 2-3 minutes on low flame.

7. Add the cooked rice and salt stir and cook for 4-5 minutes on low flame.

8. Switch off the gas then add the lemon juice.

9. Remove in a serving bowl and garnish with coriander leaves.

   Serve this tasty lemon rice with curds or Rasam.