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Lemon Rice Masala Powder Recipe

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Description

Lemon rice is a popular dish in South India that is often served as a side dish or for lunch. It is made by mixing cooked rice with a tangy and spicy masala powder, which is made using lemon juice, spices, and herbs. This recipe for lemon rice masala powder is easy to make at home and can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is about 10 minutes.

Cook Time

There is no cook time for this recipe as it is a spice mix.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup coriander seeds
  • 1/4 cup cumin seeds
  • 2 tbsp black peppercorns
  • 1 tbsp fenugreek seeds
  • 1 tbsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tbsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4 cup dried curry leaves
  • 1/4 cup dried red chillies
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup chana dal (split yellow gram)
  • 1/4 cup urad dal (split black gram)
  • 1/4 cup peanuts
  • 1/4 cup cashews
  • 1/4 cup grated dry coconut
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed pan
  • Grinder or blender

Method

  1. Heat a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
  2. Add coriander seeds, cumin seeds, black peppercorns, fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds, turmeric powder, dried curry leaves, dried red chillies, sesame seeds, chana dal, urad dal, peanuts, and cashews to the pan.
  3. Roast the spices for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn fragrant and light brown in color.
  4. Remove the pan from heat and let the spices cool down to room temperature.
  5. Add the cooled spices to a grinder or blender along with grated dry coconut and grind them to a fine powder.
  6. Transfer the masala powder to a bowl and add lemon juice to it.
  7. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
  8. Your lemon rice masala powder is ready to use.
  9. You can store it in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of dried red chillies in the recipe to make it more or less spicy.
  • You can also add other spices of your choice to the masala powder.
  • Make sure that the spices are completely cooled down before grinding them to a powder.
  • You can use this masala powder to add flavor to other rice dishes as well.

Nutrition Info

  • Calories: 25
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fat: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Sodium: 12mg

Recipe Tips

  • You can use fresh curry leaves instead of dried ones for a more authentic flavor.
  • This masala powder can be used to make lemon rice or to add flavor to other rice dishes like biryani, pulao, or khichdi.
  • You can also add this masala powder to curries, vegetable dishes, or soups to add a tangy and spicy flavor.

Enjoy this flavorful and easy-to-make lemon rice masala powder at home!


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