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Lemon rice

Turmeric colors lemon rice with a mustard-and-peanut tempering.

Prep 10 minCook 12 minServes 4Easy
AI-generated serving inspiration.

Images are AI-generated serving illustrations; actual portions and results may vary.

GET EVERYTHING READY

Everything you’ll need.

For 4 servings. Tap each ingredient as you get it ready.

Use the written amounts, not the portions shown in the illustrations. US volume and weight equivalents are approximate.

What equipment do I need?

Wide skillet; thermometer.

The recipe at a glance.

See the sequence, then follow the full instructions below.

  1. STEP 1Toast peanuts3–4 min
  2. STEP 2Temper30–45 seconds
  3. STEP 3Heat rice5–7 min
  4. STEP 4Finish1 min

FOLLOW ALONG

4 simple steps.
One delicious result.

  1. Illustrative preparation stage 1
    STEP 1 / 43–4 min

    Toast peanuts

    Medium-low

    Have ready

    Oil, peanuts

    1. Fry peanuts in oil.
    Next: Temper ↓
  2. Illustrative preparation stage 2
    STEP 2 / 430–45 seconds

    Temper

    Medium-low

    Have ready

    Mustard, curry leaves, turmeric

    1. Pat curry leaves completely dry.
    2. Add mustard seeds and let them pop, then carefully add curry leaves using a splatter screen.
    3. Lower the heat and stir in turmeric.
    Next: Heat rice ↓
  3. Illustrative preparation stage 3
    STEP 3 / 45–7 min

    Heat rice

    Medium

    Have ready

    Rice, salt, water

    1. Toss rice with salt and water in skillet.
    2. Heat the rice throughout to 165°F (74°C).
    Next: Finish ↓
  4. Illustrative preparation stage 4
    STEP 4 / 41 min

    Finish

    Off heat

    Have ready

    Lemon juice

    1. Fold lemon juice into rice.

AT THE TABLE

A few good things alongside.

Plain yogurt

Red lentil dal

Cucumber slices

AI-generated serving suggestions. Side dishes are separate from the recipe quantities.

A few things worth knowing.

Recipe development status

Untested original draft; kitchen review is required before publication.

Resting and serving

Use rice promptly cooled and refrigerated; reheat thoroughly to 165°F (74°C).

Ingredients and allergens

Ingredients and allergens: includes peanut. Check every packaged ingredient label and the separate serving suggestions.

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