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Lemon rice

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I've always wanted to know how Indian and Thai chefs make tasty rice. This is a great way to liven up plain rice but feel free to take it a step further by adding turmeric, like my Indian friend Das. Or hot it up with a little chilli powder. You can also fry some broken nuts, scramble in some eggs, try any ideas or flavours that you think are apt.

Nutritional Information - Amount per serving:
  • Calories 555kcal
  • Carbs 83.4g
  • Sugar 0.3g
  • Fat 19.7g
  • Saturates 2.3g
  • Protein 22.0g

Method

Throw the rice into boiling water, cook for 10 minutes and drain.

Heat the oil in a small frying pan, over a medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and as they begin to pop add the urad dhal, curry leaves and strips of lemon rind (remove these with a vegetable peeler). Leave to cook for 1 minute until the urad dhal and lemon peel are lightly coloured.

Add the drained steaming rice to a bowl and pour over the cooked spices, lemon juice and chopped coriander. Season to taste. Serve with a good curry.

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