Lemon Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup Basmati rice
• 2 cups Water
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 8 leaves Curry leaves
• 2 tablespoons Peanuts, roasted and unsalted
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Oil (vegetable or mustard)
• ½ teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then combine with water in a pot; bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 12‑15 minutes until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.

2. 2

   While the rice cooks, heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat, add mustard seeds and let them pop, then add curry leaves and sauté for 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Stir in the peanuts and sauté for another minute until fragrant, then remove from heat.

4. 4

   Fluff the cooked rice with a fork, transfer to a serving bowl, and gently fold in the mustard‑seed mixture.

5. 5

   Drizzle lemon juice over the rice, season with salt, and toss lightly to combine. Serve warm.