Lemon rice -Ellumichai sadham

Lemon rice is my hubby's favourite dish.whenever i wake up late in the morning i used to prepare lemon rice to pack him for lunch .simple and quick process .Best accompaniment  i ever say for lemon rice is potato fry and just i have tried  with kovakkai /tindoori fry .It goes well along with that too.I hope u will try this recipe and let me know how it turned out.

Ingredients needed:-

Raw rice -1 cup
Lemon (Juicy one)-1
Cashews -few(optional)
Turmeric powder-1/4 tbsp
Sesame oil-1 tbsp
Salt

For Seasoning:-

Oil
Mustard seeds
Curry leaves
Green chillies-2
Peanuts/groundnut-2tbsp

Method :-

1. Wash  rice and pressure cook in the ratio of 1:2 for 3 whsitle.Squeeze the lemon and collect the juice in a cup and keep it aside. 
2. Once the pressure cooker subsides , allow the rice to be cool by spreading sesame oil on to it and keep it aside.
3. Heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds , once it sputters add curry leaves,slitted green chillies,peanut ,cashews .saute until it gets golden brown .
4. Then add squeezed lemon juice,turmeric powder and needed salt .
5. Add the cooked rice and mix it well ,till the lemon juice spreads evenly all over the rice and switch off the flame.
6. Granish with coriander leaves.

Tips:-

• Using sesame oil avoids rice to be sticky together while mixing.
• If you prefer can add urad dal and channa dal /kadalai parupu while seasoning.I dint use it here .
• If you like peanuts ,can add some more according to your taste.
• If you like lemon's tanginess can add even some more drops or 1/2 tbsp juice before mixing Cook in simmer while seasoning ,to avoid burnt.

Serving size :- 2-3