This Lemon Rice recipe comes from Chef Velu at Kalari Kovilakom and The Palace for Ayurveda. It’s a fantastic side dish for vegetables, dal or seafood.
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This Lemon Rice recipe comes from Chef Velu at Kalari Kovilakom and The Palace for Ayurveda. It’s a fantastic side dish for vegetables, dal or seafood.
1 teaspoon sunflower oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon channa dal
1 Tablespoon cashews
1 teaspoon chopped ginger
½ teaspoon asafoetida powder
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
3 cups cooked basmati rice
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon chopped coriander leaves
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon finey grated lemon zest