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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 CoconutCoder4.1(50 ratings)Main CourseSouth Indian476 viewsUpdated 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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