Lemon Rice-My kind of comfort food
This is one of favourite comfort food which is so simple to make and the flavours, amazing!! Coming from a place where rice is staple diet, there are some amazing things you can do to rice to give a zing, a zang and a twist to the same white rice.
I used to love this lemon rice which is served in every auspicious functions, festivals and as prasad at temples. You tend to love those amazing flavours that gives this lemon rice occupy a special place in our hearts.
When Noel was 1 year old, I went back to work and Noel didn’t touch rice or anything Indian as he was so used to typical British food which he simply adores. I still remember when we took him to India for a cousin’s wedding, he was throwing rice all over the place as he thought it was fun and didn’t know what to do with it. That was 3 years ago and now he loves Rice as long as I don’t make it too often and he loves to have with mango pickle which goes very well with this wholesome meal.
I made this over the weekend when I was totally drained after playing badminton for 2 hrs, didn’t have any energy to make something for the two hungry ones who were waiting patiently for me. So dished up this simple n comforting meal and I remembered Meeta asking us to think about Comfort foods so here we go I am sending it over to Meeta’s Monthly Mingle~Comfort foods.
Ingredients needed:
Basmati Rice: 2 cups( cooked in 2 cups of water and leave it cool).
1 Big lemon: Squeeze the juice and keep it aside.
For tempering:
2 sprigs fresh curry leaves
1 tsp each of mustard seeds, black gram lentils, yellow split lentils.
1 tsp turmeric
2 green chillies
1 inch ginger cut into very small pieces
1/4th cup groundnuts and cashewnuts(optional)
1 tbsp of sunflower oil
Now take a saucepan and add tbsp of sunflower oil.
Add groundnuts, cashewnuts, mustard seeds, black gram and yellow split lentils and saute for 2 minutes. As soon as the mustard seeds start spluttering, add green chillies, ginger pieces, curry leaves and saute for 1 minute. Now add turmeric and salt. Take the freshly squeezed lemon and pour the juice on and put a lid on the saucepan. Switch off and mix this with rice. Serve hot or cold with a pickle or on its own.
I am sure that there isn’t anyone who doesn’t fancy a bowl of my kind of comforting food.
A special Thank You to dearest Asha who just reminded me of JFI-Lemons and Limes happening at Coffee’s so I am sending my favourite dish over to her as well.
Stumble it!
February 4th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
Such a simple preparation…yet so tasty….this sure is the favourite of lots of people.
Very true Jayashree, a fav among many people! Thank you for looking at the post
February 4th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
Our fave quickie dish too, I made it on Saturday for dinner!! Looks great, I add Moong dal too.
You can send this too Coffee as well for JFI “Lime/Lemon”.
Asha dear, I am totally in awe with you. You are such an amazing person and just n see I might just drop at yours to have a glimpse of the most wonderful person I have ever met(I mean virtually). Just now sent this dish to coffee, I didn’t know until now. Thank you again!!
February 4th, 2008 at 5:39 pm
this is the most gorgeous lemon rice i have seen.
Thank you my dearest. I just clicked couple of pics without any props or preps and even I am delighted at the outcome. Sometimes simple n unthoughtful are so nice!!
February 4th, 2008 at 5:50 pm
Yes, Padmaja, Lemon rice is the most comforting food. Your blog is so colorful. The pics are great.
Thank you Uma
Definitely my kind of comfort food dear!!
February 4th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
I have never made lemon rice at home. When i was back at my moms place we usd to have it.
I think i am gonna make it once.
It looks so delicious
February 4th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
The bowl is a perfect accent to the rice. Looks warm and inviting.
February 4th, 2008 at 7:32 pm
Even I am like eating lemon rice with mango pickle - the combo is simply amazing..:) Those are some gorgeous pics Padmaja, and guess what I made Lemon Rice yesterday just for JFI:Lemon event and today I see on ur blog. what a coincidence.. Guess we both have telepathy..:))
Hugs,
Siri
February 4th, 2008 at 8:16 pm
that looks so inviting Padmaja! i tried Lemon rice few months ago and both me and my hubby got hooked! such a nice combination of flavors, and your rice looks just perfect!
February 4th, 2008 at 9:52 pm
Beautiful pics P, I love the bowl and color of the rice… too pretty to eat…
February 4th, 2008 at 11:14 pm
Mmmmmm..lemon rice…gives that perfect zing to ones tongue..
February 5th, 2008 at 3:36 am
Those are some beautiful shots, Padmaja… yellow rice against the black background of the serving dish
February 5th, 2008 at 4:28 am
very tempting
February 5th, 2008 at 4:59 am
Wow, you made that after 2 hours of badminton? Amazing! Beautiful pictures and rice looks delicious.
February 5th, 2008 at 11:16 am
OMG! that has to be the best lemon rice i have ever seen. gorgeous pic padma.
February 5th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Love the flavor and color of this. I have not tried lemon rice but this sounds lovely and refreshing!
February 5th, 2008 at 3:10 pm
gorgeous pictures padmaja, now I’m hungry
February 5th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
The pictures are too good Padmaja. My mom made this with a spicy potato roast - perfect!
February 6th, 2008 at 1:30 am
Those are awesome pictures. That perfect yellow colour … Yum!
February 6th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
Looks so delicious. I haven´t had this one.
February 7th, 2008 at 2:12 am
Looks scrumptious !! I love lemon rice, will definitely try this. Thnx for sharing..
February 7th, 2008 at 5:04 am
I guess comfort food does not have to be difficult to make..One of fav rice
February 7th, 2008 at 11:01 am
It looks so inviting Paddu.. I wish. I have some left over rice at home… think I’ll convert it tonight!
February 7th, 2008 at 4:26 pm
Wow…love lemon rice…also love the colour and the added peanuts….
Great pics too!
February 8th, 2008 at 6:16 pm
I bet, it’s sure one comfort food that is so tasty.
February 9th, 2008 at 1:47 am
I make a favored recipe similar to this. Simply perfect.
February 10th, 2008 at 6:03 am
Who can resist this comfort food (common lunch box item) that too your picture is tempting. Beautiful. Viji
December 18th, 2008 at 4:56 am
I had this once somewhere and have been craving it ever since. Your picture just brought back the memory. I can’t wait to try this. In fact I am so excited, I am changing my weekly menu to accomodate it for tonight! Wish me luck!
December 18th, 2008 at 8:23 am
ok, I know I just posted on here, be ut I wanted to update…whoops too much tumeric…lol. Mine is as yellow as can be…other than that it taste ok for a person who cant quite remember the proper taste…I will try it again next time…Thank you for the wonderful recipe!