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Piquant Lemon Rice

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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.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 340.0
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
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
  • 1 cup Basmati white rice
  • 2 cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 tablespoon Ghee
  • 1/2 cup Raw cashew pieces
  • 1/2 tablespoon Yellow split peas
  • 1 teaspoon Black mustard seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1/3 cup Lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoon Coarsely chopped coriander
  • 1/4 cup Shredded coconut
Directions
  1. 1
    Wash rice.
  2. 2
    Bring water to a boil.
  3. 3
    Stir in rice, salt & 1/2 tb ghee.
  4. 4
    Cover with a tight-fitting lid.
  5. 5
    Reduce heat to very low & gently simmer, no peeking, for 20 to 25 minutes.
  6. 6
    The rice should be light & fluffy & the water should be absorbed.
  7. 7
    Set side, leaving covered.
  8. 8
    Heat the remaining ghee in a small pot over a moderate heat till hot.
  9. 9
    Drop in the cashews & stir fry till golden brown.
  10. 10
    Remove with a slotted spoon & pour over rice.
  11. 11
    Cover the rice again.
  12. 12
    Raise the
  13. 13
    heat slightly &
  14. 14
    toss in the split peas & mustard seeds (you can omit the peas) &
  15. 15
    fry till the seeds turn grey & sputter.
  16. 16
    Pour the fried seeds into the rice & sprinkle with turmeric, lemon & coriander.
  17. 17
    Gently fold till well mixed.
  18. 18
    Garnish each serving with coconut.
  19. 19
    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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