Lemon Rice ( எலுமிச்சை பழ சாதம் )

Lemon Rice 

எலுமிச்சை பழ சாதம்

Ingredients:
Cooked Rice ( raw / parboiled ponni rice ) (பொன்னி பச்சரிசி அல்லது புழுங்கல் அரிசி சாதம் ) - 2 cups
 Lemon ( எலுமிச்சை பழம் ) - 1 or 2 ( based on the size and juice obtained)
Finely chopped Ginger ( பொடியாக நறுக்கிய இஞ்சி ) - 1 tbsp
Dry Red chili ( காய்ந்த சிகப்பு மிளகாய்) - 2
Green Chili ( பச்சை மிளகாய் ) - 1 or 2
For Seasoning: ( தாளிப்பதற்கு ):
Mustard Seeds ( கடுகு ) - 1 tbsp
Split Urad dhal / Black gram ( உளுந்தம்பருப்பு ) - 1 tbsp
Channa Dhal / Bengal gram ( கடலை பருப்பு ) - 2
Curry Leaves ( கறிவேப்பிலை ) - 1twig
Corinader leaves ( கொத்தமல்லி தளை ) - 1 twig
Salt to taste ( தேவையான அளவு உப்பு )
Oil as required for seasoning ( தேவையான அளவு எண்ணெய் )
Roasted Peanuts ( வறுத்த நிலக்கடலை / வேர்கடலை ) - a handful

Steps:

In a heavy bottom vessel / pan, heat 2 tbsp of oil.
When the oil is hot, add mustard seeds and urad dhal followed by channa dhal.
As it cracks throw in the finely chopped ginger  green chili and curry leaves. Saute well.
Switch off the fame. Add 1tsp of turmeric powder, stir well. Finally pour in the lemon juice and add salt.
When this has cooled down, add in the cooked rice and mix well.
Taste and adjust the salt as per requirement.
Sprinkle with chopped coriander leaves and roasted peanuts.
Serve with a spicy stir fry vegetable of your choice.

  My Notes:

Lemon rice is a simple, easy to make mixed rice variety. It is one of the staple lunch box menu for school and office goers.

When I was a student, my Mother used to make this once a week and mostly on fridays and it is always paired with potato fry which is a yummy combo. 

I had made lady'finger fry for this post. Had packed boiled peanut for the protein part of the diet.

Always we can try to include protein and veggies with carbohydrate for a balanced diet.

A non Indian Teacher mentioned the name, lemon rice and she was curious to know the preparation. This spurred me to post this. :))