Lemon Rice for Kids Tiffin
15 minutes
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About Lemon Rice for Kids Tiffin
Tangy South Indian-style rice tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves and a little lemon juice - a great way to use up leftover rice for a school tiffin.Cucumber and orange on the side add freshness and a boost of vitamin C alongside the tangy rice.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep5 minutes
Cook10 minutes
Total15 minutes
Ingredients
For the Lemon Rice
- 3/4 cup Cooked Rice Cooled - leftover rice works best
- 1 teaspoon Peanuts Optional - see Allergen Note
- 1/4 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon Chana Dal Optional, adds crunch
- 1/2 teaspoon Urad Dal Optional, adds crunch
- 5 Curry Leaves Optional
- 1 Green Chilli Finely chopped, optional - see Spice Note
- 1 pinch Turmeric Powder
- 1 pinch Salt Or as required
- 1 teaspoon Oil
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Or to taste
- 1 teaspoon Coriander Leaves Chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparing the Rice
- This recipe uses cooled, cooked rice. If you don't have leftover rice, cook a scant 1/4 cup raw rice with water until just done, then spread it on a plate to cool completely before using.
Making the Tempering
- Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Add mustard seeds, chana dal and urad dal, and cook until the dals turn light golden. Add curry leaves and green chilli if using.
- Add peanuts if using and cook for a minute, then add turmeric powder.
Finishing
- Add the cooled rice and salt, and toss gently to combine and heat through. Turn off the heat and mix in lemon juice and coriander leaves. Taste and adjust lemon or salt as needed.
Packing
- Let the rice cool slightly, then pack it in the tiffin box with cucumber slices and orange segments on the side.
Recipe Notes
Tiffin Pairing
Cucumber and orange add freshness and a boost of vitamin C alongside the tangy rice.Make-Ahead Tip
Cook extra rice the previous day and refrigerate it - day-old, cold rice actually works better for this dish since the grains hold their shape and don't turn mushy.Quick Swap
Swap peanuts for roasted chana for a nut-free version. Adjust the amount of lemon juice up or down based on how tangy your child likes it.Allergen Note
Contains peanuts if used - leave them out for nut allergies.Spice Note
Green chilli is optional. Leave it out entirely or use just a small piece for a milder version.Packing Tip
Let the rice cool slightly before packing to prevent condensation from building up inside the tiffin box.Related Posts You May Like
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 431kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 14gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 215mgPotassium: 1853mgFiber: 14gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 1208IUVitamin C: 185mgCalcium: 241mgIron: 4mg
