Nimakayya Lemon Pulihora Recipe

Nimakayya Lemon Pulihora, also known as Lemon Rice, is a popular South Indian dish that is tangy, flavorful, and easy to prepare. This dish is made by combining cooked rice with a spicy and tangy lemon mixture, which is infused with the flavors of mustard seeds, curry leaves, turmeric, and roasted peanuts. It is a perfect dish for a quick and satisfying meal or as a side dish for festivals and special occasions.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked rice
• 2 lemons
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon chana dal (split chickpeas)
• 1 teaspoon urad dal (split black gram)
• 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
• 8-10 curry leaves
• 2 green chilies, slit
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Directions

1. Squeeze the juice from the lemons and keep it aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan or a kadai on medium heat.
3. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
4. Add chana dal, urad dal, asafoetida, curry leaves, and green chilies. Saute for a minute.
5. Add turmeric powder and mix well.
6. Add the lemon juice, roasted peanuts, and salt. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes.
7. Add the cooked rice and gently mix until all the rice is coated with the lemon mixture. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
8. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
9. Serve hot or at room temperature.

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