Lemon Rice.

~35 minutes estimated. Contains peanuts. Fold the rice gently to keep grains intact.

US weights are ounces by weight; liquids are US fluid ounces. Values are rounded. Scaling changes ingredient quantities, not cooking time, pan size, or seasoning judgement.

Ingredients

• 8.82 oz by weight basmati rice
• 15.22 fl oz water
• 1 tbsp oil
• 0.75 tsp salt
• 1.41 oz by weight roasted peanuts
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 0.5 tsp mustard seeds
• 0.25 tsp turmeric
• 10 curry leaves

Method

1. 01

   Rinse rice until the water is mostly clear, then drain well.

2. 02

   Cook the rice with the measured water and salt in a covered pot at a gentle simmer until absorbed. Turn off and rest, covered, before fluffing.

3. 03

   Spread cooked rice briefly to release steam.

4. 04

   Heat oil, splutter mustard seeds, and carefully add curry leaves and turmeric. Toss in rice and peanuts.

5. 05

   Remove from heat and fold in lemon juice, tasting before adding more.

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