Lemon Cashew Rice (Nibu Daar Pullao)

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This delicious side dish made of cashew nuts and basmati rice is a great companion to any meal.

30 minutes Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 25 minutes

136 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	cup	basmati rice	cooked
1	teaspoon	mustard seeds, black
2	tablespoons	canola oil
1/2	teaspoon	split urad dal
1/2	cup	cashew nuts	pieces
2	cups	water	or vegetable broth
1/3	cup	lemon juice	fresh
1/4	teaspoon	sea salt
1/4	cup	cilantro	fresh, chopped

Directions

Place rice in a strainer and rinse with cool water until water runs clear. Set aside.

In a large saucepan, sauté mustard seeds in oil until they begin to pop. Add urad dal and sauté until dal turns golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add rice and cashews. Saute for 2 minutes over medium heat. Stir in water, lemon juice and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. (Do not remove cover while cooking.) Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.

Fluff with a fork, garnish with cilantro and serve.

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Delicious, clear instructions and easy to cook. A reader from Parlin, NJ
over 8 years ago

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 186g

Amount per Serving

Calories 136 55% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.0g	13%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	4%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 153mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 14.0g	5%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	2%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 2.0g	4%

Vitamin A	0%		Vitamin C	16%
Calcium	1%		Iron	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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