Lemon Rice Rice Cooker
Brighten up your mealtime with this easy and flavorful Lemon Rice made effortlessly in a rice cooker! This tangy and aromatic dish combines fluffy Basmati rice infused with freshly squeezed lemon juice, zesty lemon peel, and a hint of turmeric for a vibrant golden hue. A sizzling tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chilies, and crunchy peanuts or cashews elevates its taste and texture, while a garnish of fresh cilantro adds the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pot recipe is ideal as a side dish or a light meal when paired with yogurt or pickle. Perfect for busy weeknights or quick meal prep, Lemon Rice is the ultimate fusion of simplicity and bold Indian flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Basmati rice (or any long-grain rice)
- 3 cups Water
- 4 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 teaspoons Lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Turmeric powder
- 2 tablespoons Cooking oil (vegetable or coconut)
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 10 leaves Curry leaves (optional)
- 2 pieces Green chilies (finely chopped)
- 0.25 cup Peanuts or cashews (optional, for crunch)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold running water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Drain well.
In a rice cooker, combine the rinsed rice, water, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, lemon juice, and turmeric powder. Stir to mix.
Start the rice cooker and allow the rice to cook. While the rice is cooking, prepare the tempering.
Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and allow them to crackle.
Add curry leaves (if using), green chilies, and peanuts or cashews. Fry for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant and the peanuts or cashews are golden.
Once the rice cooker indicates the rice is done, fluff the rice with a fork. Immediately stir in the lemon zest and the prepared tempering mixture. Mix gently to combine.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if needed.
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish or with yogurt or pickle for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
991 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.7 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.2 g | 136% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2399 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.4 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 25.8 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 629 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
