LEMON RICE

This dish is ideal for the summer. Keep in mind the fact that the lemon juice has to be added judiciously to suit your palate so that you do not end up with a "khatta" or bland rice. This dish can be enjoyed with rasam or just a bowl of curd. The lemon in the rice aids in the absorption of iron in your body due to its high vitamin c content.  If you have eaten a heavy breakfast, then this is a perfect dish for a light lunch. 

LEMON RICE

Ingredients

2 cups cooked rice
2 2/3 pcs dry chilli  , broken into pieces
2/3 tsp musturd seeds
2 tsp urad dal
2 tsp chana dal
5 -6pcs curry leaves [kadi patta]
1/8 tsp haldi
2/3 tsp grated ginger
1  lemon [juice]
1 1/3 tsp oil
Salt to taste

Method:

• Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and add the red chilies, mustard seeds, urad dal, ginger, chana dal and curry leaves.
• When the seeds crackle, add the turmeric powder, rice, lemon juice and salt and toss well. 
• Serve hot, garnished with chopped coriander and serve with achar [pickle]