Lemon rice is a famous all time lunch box option.But in my house it is a no no from both hubby and daughter.But each day what shall i pack?I ponder always this and i sometimes it becomes difficult to decide.Lemon rice is a great travel food as well and we also prepare for Adi perukku festival and offer to god.This becomes Neivedhyam to many festivals as well.While thinking of making a twist with the regular lemon rice i just added finely chopped capsicums while tempering.Normally only tempering is done and mixed with rice,but you can try this for a change.See the simple yet tasty recipe of capsicum lemon rice.Will soon post the regular lemon rice as well.Now try uot a hand on thas capsicum lemon rice.
INGREDIENTS
Rice 1cup Mustard 1tsp Urad dal 1tsp Channa dal 1tsp Red chilly 1 Green chilly i Asafoetida a pinch Salt to taste Turmeric powder a pinch Sesame oil 2=3 tsp Curry leaves a sprig
Lemon 1/2 Capsicum i no.
Peanuts 2tsp HOW TO MAKE
In a small pan add sesame oil and then add one by one mustard,urad and channa dal,asafoetida,peanuts,red and green chillies,turmeric and curry leaves.Also after they splutter add chopped capsicum.
Squeeze lemon add salt and keep aside.Cook rice as you normally would in the ratio of rice and water 2:1.Keep the rice grains seperate.Mix well.
Capsicum lemon rice is ready.We had it with potato fry.You can serve with vadams ans papad as well.
Notes
- You can adjust the chilles by only adding red or green chillies.
- My grandma used to add finely chopped purple brinjals while tempering.You can try that too.
- Addition of cashews for taste is another option.
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