Ingredients for Spiced Lemon Rice
- Vegetable Oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- Ground Turmeric
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- Garlic Cloves
- Chilies
- Long Grain White Rice
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- Kosher Salt
- Roasted Cashews
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How to Make Spiced Lemon Rice
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat.
- Add 1 teaspoon mustard seeds and 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder. Cook, shaking the pan frequently, until the mustard seeds begin to pop (about 1-2 minutes).
- Add 1 medium onion (finely chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), and 1-2 green chilies (finely chopped). Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent (about 7 minutes).
- Add 1 cup basmati rice, stir to coat. Add the zest of 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon salt, and 3 cups of water.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed (20-25 minutes).
- Stir in the juice of 1 lemon.
- Cover and let stand off the heat for 15 minutes to allow the rice to steam.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in 1/4 cup roasted cashews.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
53 g
Sugar
9g
Fat
13g
Carbs
27g
