Simple Lemon Rice (Light, Home-Style)
20 minutes
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About Simple Lemon Rice (Light, Home-Style)
Simple Lemon Rice is a classic South Indian comfort dish made using cooked rice, lemon juice, peanuts, and mild tempering.This light, home-style version uses minimal oil and balanced seasoning, making it suitable for controlled portions within a vegetarian weight loss meal plan.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep10 minutes
Cook10 minutes
Total20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cooked Rice Cooked, cooled, grains separate
- 1 tbsp Oil Any neutral cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 1 tbsp Peanuts Raw or roasted
- 6 Curry Leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
- 3/4 teaspoon Salt Or as required
- 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves Finely chopped, for finishing
Instructions
Preparing the Tempering
- Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- Add peanuts and curry leaves. Stir until the peanuts turn lightly crisp.
- Add turmeric powder and switch off the heat to avoid burning the spice.
Mixing the Rice
- Add cooked rice and salt. Mix gently so the grains remain separate.
- Add lemon juice and mix lightly. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
- Add chopped coriander leaves, mix once, and keep the rice fluffy and dry.
Recipe Notes
Good To Know
This recipe is included as a planned comfort meal. When eaten occasionally and in controlled portions, familiar ingredients can fit into a sustainable weight loss routine and help maintain long-term consistency.How to Use in the Meal Plan
Serve a small portion with curd, raita, or a simple vegetable sabzi to make a balanced and satisfying meal.Expert Tips
Always use cooled rice to prevent clumping. Mix gently to keep the grains separate.Storage Instructions
Best eaten fresh. If needed, refrigerate and consume within the same day.Related Posts You May Like
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 875mgPotassium: 105mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 128IUVitamin C: 66mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
