Piquant Lemon Rice
Description
This International dessert features Basmati white rice, Water, Salt, Ghee, Raw cashew pieces. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, bright, zesty notes. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Wash rice.
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Bring water to a boil.
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Stir in rice, salt & 1/2 tb ghee.
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Cover with a tight-fitting lid.
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Reduce heat to very low & gently simmer, no peeking, for 20 to 25 minutes.
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The rice should be light & fluffy & the water should be absorbed.
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Set side, leaving covered.
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Heat the remaining ghee in a small pot over a moderate heat till hot.
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Drop in the cashews & stir fry till golden brown.
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Remove with a slotted spoon & pour over rice.
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Cover the rice again.
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Raise the
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heat slightly &
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toss in the split peas & mustard seeds (you can omit the peas) &
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fry till the seeds turn grey & sputter.
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Pour the fried seeds into the rice & sprinkle with turmeric, lemon & coriander.
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Gently fold till well mixed.
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Garnish each serving with coconut.
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For a variation, substitute lime juice for lemon juice.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 340.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20.4g32%
- Saturated Fat 6.7g34%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 4899.4mg205%
- Total Carbohydrate 36.6g13%
- Dietary Fiber 7.3g30%
- Sugars 3.3g
- Protein 9.3g19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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