This South Indian-style Lemon Rice is a must-try

Jun 18, 2025 BY: etimes.in

South Indian Lemon Rice for dinner

South India celebrates a wide range of rice delicacies. From Tamarind Rice to Tomato Rice, you will find a wide varieties that make for one-pot meals. One of the most popular styles that one can easily try at home is Lemon Rice. In this, cooked rice is seasoned with spices and lemon juice and makes for a filling, tangy and flavourful dish. It is easy-to-digest rice preparation that can be consumed for lunch and dinner too. Tap next to read the easiest recipe. istock

Ingredients required

2 tbsp peanut oil, 1 cup kolum rice, 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1 sprig curry leaves, 2 dry red chillies, 3 green chillies, 3-5 cashew nuts, 8-10 peanuts, 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp whole black gram, 1 tsp chana dal, salt to taste, and 2 tbsp lemon juice. istock

Step 1

First of all, wash and cook kolum rice using enough water. Once done, strain the excess water and set the rice aside to cool down. istock

Step 2

In a kadhai, heat peanut oil and add mustard seeds, whole black gram, and chana dal. Let them get nutty brown. istock

Step 3

Now add curry leaves, dry red chillies, green chilies and sauté for a minute or two. istock

Step 4

Next, add the cashew nuts, peanuts, and sauté until light golden brown. Switch off the flame, and then add turmeric powder, salt, and lemon juice. Mix well. istock

Step 5

Add the cooked rice and mix it gently. Switch on the flame and cook for 2-3 minutes. istock

Step 6

Next, add salt to taste, mix well, and cook for another 2-4 minutes or until done. istock

Step 7

Warm and flavourful South Indian Lemon Rice is ready. Enjoy with sambar or rasam on the side. istock

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