Lime Rice

Lime rice is a popular rice dish in South India. It  is very easy to make and not too spicy. It is a tangy rice that can be easily carried in a packed lunch box . Both kids and adults enjoy it in our family.  A good combo is to have it with potato chips or papad.  I will share here our version of the Lime Rice.

 

Preparation Time: 10 minutes        Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes  

Serves 4-5

Ingredients:

•  Rice 2  cups

•  Water  3 1/2 cups

•  Lemons 3-4

For seasoning:
•  Til Oil 3 tbsp

•  Mustard 1 tsp

•  Urad dhal 1 tsp

•  Chana dhal 1 tsp

•  Roasted and peeled groundnuts 1 tbsp

•  Green chillies 3-4

•  Hing Powder ¼ tsp

•  Turmeric Powder ½ tsp

•  Curry leaves 1 tsp

Method:

Step 1:  Wash and cook the rice with 3 1/2 cup of water. You can pressure cook or keep it in rice cooker. Be careful not to make it too soft.

Step 2:  While the rice cooks, let us get the seasoning ready.

Step 3:  In a pan put in the til oil. First add the mustard and as it splutters add the urad dhal and chana dhal and when it starts turning golden brown add the chopped green chillies, curry leaves, ground nuts and toss till it turns golden brown..

Step 4:  Then add the turmeric powder, hing powder and salt. Turn off the flame and add the lemon juice to it and keep it ready for mixing.

Step 5:  Transfer it to the cooked rice and mix well and garnish with coriander leaves. 

To Serve:

Serve with fresh potato chips or vadaams.