Preparation time
- Total: Approximately 65 minutes
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 cups Cooked rice
- 1 cup Carrot (Gajjar) - grated
- 2 tablespoon Sunflower Oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 1 Green Chilli - finely chopped
- 2 teaspoon White Urad Dal (Split)
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
- 1 Lemon juice
- 2 teaspoon Dessicated Coconut
- 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
- Salt - to taste
Instructions
- To begin making the Carrot Lemon Rice Recipe, do the prep and get all the ingredients together
- Take a pan and heat ghee/ coconut oil
- Add in mustard seeds
- When they splutter, add in curry leaves and lentils
- Once the lentils turn golden, add desiccated coconut and sauté for 2-3 min until the aroma comes
- Add grated carrot and cook for a minute, until the rawness disappears
- Add any dry fruits (optional) at this stage
- Add cooked rice, salt and turmeric powder
- Toss well and simmer for few minutes
- Turn off the flame and add lemon juice and mix again
- Garnish with curry leaves and enjoy with curd or curries
- The Carrot Lemon Rice can be served with papad and pickle for a lunch or dinner
Other informations
The table below shows servings values and other necessary informations.
- Servings
- Cuisine
- Course
- Diet
- 4
- South Indian Recipes
- Lunch
- Vegetarian