Elumichampazham Saadham – Lemon Rice
Lemon rice is the most simple and very flavorful rice recipes that is perfect for lunch boxes or picnic. Made with basic ingredients this Vegan rice recipe is very quick and easy to make.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 309kcal
- 1 cup Rice cooked and cooled down
- 2 tablespoon Oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon Ullutham paruppu/urad dal
- 1 teaspoon Kadalai paruppu/channa dal
- 3 Green chilies chopped
- 2 Red chilies
- 3 tablespoon Peanuts
- 1 tablespoon Ginger grated
- ¾ teaspoon Turmeric powder
- ¼ teaspoon Asafetida
- Salt to taste
- 3 tablespoon Lemon/lime juice from I large lemon/lime or about
- 5-6 Curry leaves
- Cilantro chopped– for garnish
Cook the rice and transfer it on a wide plate. Spread it slightly and allow the rice to cool down.
In a small frying pan, heat the oil. Add all the ingredients except the lemon juice and the cilantro and fry until the seasonings are aromatic.
Now add this to the cool rice and mix well without adding too much pressure. Add the lemon juice and mix well.
Garnish the Elumichampazham Saadham with cilantro and serve with any curry or chips or appalam on the side.
Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 261IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg