Piquant Lemon Rice

45 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 35 minutes

182 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	cup	basmati rice
2	cups	water
1	teaspoon	salt
3	tablespoons	ghee (clarified butter)
1/2	cup	cashew nuts	pieces
1/2	tablespoon	yellow split peas
1	teaspoon	mustard seeds, black
1/2	teaspoon	turmeric
1/3	cup	lemon juice
3	tablespoons	coriander	chopped
1/4	cup	coconut	shredded

Directions

Wash rice.

Bring water to a boil. Stir in rice, salt and 1/2 tb ghee.

Cover with a tight-fitting lid.

Reduce heat to very low and gently simmer, no peeking, for 20 to 25 minutes.

The rice should be light and fluffy and the water should be absorbed.

Set side, leaving covered.

Heat the remaining ghee in a small pot over a moderate heat till hot.

Drop in the cashews and stir fry till golden brown.

Remove with a slotted spoon and pour over rice.

Cover the rice again.

Raise the heat slightly and toss in the split peas and mustard seeds (you can omit the peas) and fry till the seeds turn grey and sputter.

Pour the fried seeds into the rice and sprinkle with turmeric, lemon and coriander.

Gently fold till well mixed.

Garnish each serving with coconut.

For a variation, substitute lime juice for lemon juice.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 197g

Amount per Serving

Calories 182 60% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.0g	19%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	34%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 23mg	8%
Sodium 658mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate 18.0g	6%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	11%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 3.0g	6%

Vitamin A	5%		Vitamin C	17%
Calcium	5%		Iron	9%

* 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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