Curry Lemon Rice

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Inspired by South Indian cuisine, this rice recipe gets bright flavor from lemon juice and turmeric and aromatic, savory flavor from curry leaves, mustard seeds and peanuts. Urad dal, also known as black lentils, add nice crispy bites throughout this dish.

curry lemon rice
Photo: Johnny & Charlotte Autry
Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

  • ¼ cup unsalted roasted peanuts

  • 8 curry leaves

  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds

  • 1 teaspoon urad dal

  • 2 cups cooked brown rice

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • Plain Greek yogurt for serving

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add peanuts, curry leaves, mustard seeds and urad dal; cook, stirring, until the mustard seeds pop, about 1 minute. Add rice, lemon juice, turmeric and salt; cook, stirring often, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve with yogurt, if desired.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, April 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

218 Calories
9g Fat
29g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1/2 cup
Calories 218
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 6g 12%
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Vitamin A 300IU 6%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Vitamin E 1mg 4%
Folate 23mcg 6%
Sodium 150mg 7%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
Magnesium 64mg 15%
Potassium 161mg 3%
Zinc 1mg 9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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