Lemon Rice with Roasted Peanuts

🌟 Introduction

Bright, zesty, and delightfully simple — Lemon Rice is South India’s answer to comfort food.
Perfect for light lunches or lunchboxes, it’s made with leftover rice, fresh lemon juice, and the crunch of roasted peanuts.
When cooked in the Mahaa Professional Fry Pan, every grain stays fluffy and separate thanks to its even-heat stainless-steel surface.

🧂 Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked rice (preferably cooled)

• 2 tbsp oil or ghee

• 1 tsp mustard seeds

• 1 tsp urad dal

• 1 tsp chana dal

• 2 green chilies, slit

• 1 dried red chili

• A few curry leaves

• ¼ tsp turmeric powder

• Juice of 1 large lemon

• Salt to taste

• 2 tbsp roasted peanuts or cashews

• 2 tbsp chopped coriander (optional)

🔥 Method

1. Heat the pan: Add oil or ghee to your Mahaa Professional Fry Pan.

2. Temper spices: Add mustard seeds, urad dal, and chana dal. Let them splutter and turn golden.

3. Add flavor: Toss in chilies, curry leaves, and red chili; sauté till aromatic.

4. Add rice & turmeric: Gently mix the cooled rice with turmeric and salt, ensuring even color.

5. Finish with lemon juice: Turn off the flame and mix in fresh lemon juice.

6. Garnish: Top with roasted peanuts and coriander. Serve warm.

💡 Mahaa Tips

• Always add lemon juice after turning off the heat to retain its freshness.

• Use leftover rice — it absorbs flavor better and prevents stickiness.

• The tri-ply base of Mahaa Fry Pan ensures no sticking even with minimal oil.

🍳 Cookware Used

[Mahaa Professional Fry Pan] — Stainless steel perfection for light, even, and healthy cooking.

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