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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Spices and Seasoning
Garnish
For Cooking
Method
Preparation
- 1
Rinse the Rice
Wash the basmati rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch.
- 2
Chop the Onion
Finely chop the medium onion and set aside.
- 3
Prepare the Green Chili
Slit the green chili lengthwise, keeping the seeds intact for less heat.
- 4
Chop Fresh Cilantro
Roughly chop the fresh cilantro for garnish.
Cooking
- 5
Cook the Rice
In a pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed basmati rice and 1 tsp of salt. Stir, cover, and simmer on low heat for about 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed.
- 6
- 7
- 8
Mix in Spices
Stir in 1 tsp of turmeric powder and 1 tsp of black pepper, and cook for a minute until fragrant.
- 9
Combine Rice and Flavor
Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and add it to the pan with the tempered spices. Pour in 3 tablespoons of lemon juice and add 1 tablespoon of lemon zest. Mix well to combine.
- 10
Garnish and Serve
Garnish the lemon rice with chopped cilantro and roasted peanuts. Serve warm.
