Lemon Rice (Lunchbox Staple)
Tangy, yellow, and crunchy with peanuts. This tastes better after sitting for a few hours, making it perfect for office lunches.
By CoconutCoder•★4.1(50 ratings)•Main Course•South Indian•476 views•Updated 11/13/2025
15m
Total Time
3
Servings
easy
Difficulty
🌶️mild
Spice Level
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
Spread cooked rice on a plate to cool (prevents mushiness).
Heat oil. Fry peanuts until crunchy.
Add mustard seeds, chana dal, urad dal, and curry leaves.
Add turmeric and switch off flame immediately (don't burn it).
Pour tempering over rice.
Add salt and lemon juice.
Mix gently with hands to coat every grain.
Tags
ricelunchboxveganeasy
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