Ingredients
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- 1 cup long-grain basmati rice
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 10–12 fresh curry leaves
- 1–2 green chilies (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Salt (to taste)
- Juice of 2 fresh lemons
- ½ cup roasted peanuts
- Fresh cilantro leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until clear. Cook in boiling salted water for about 15 minutes until fluffy; drain.
- In a pan, heat oil over medium heat and add mustard seeds. Let them pop.
- Add curry leaves and chopped green chilies; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Fold in the cooked rice along with turmeric powder and salt, mixing well.
- Squeeze in lemon juice and stir in roasted peanuts; adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg