Lemon Rice With Dals

Nutrition

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Soak masoor and chana dals for a few hours prior to cooking

2. 2

   Boil rice with about 4-5 cups water and salt until grains are soft and firm

3. 3

   Just before draining the rice , add the turmeric powder

4. 4

   Stir to ensure that the color spreads evenly over the rice

5. 5

   Remove from heat and drain

6. 6

   In another pot , add the masoor and chana dals

7. 7

   Cover with water and boil until the dals soften

8. 8

   In a separate small saucepan , add butter on low heat until it melts

9. 9

   Add mustard seeds , cumin seeds , bayleaves , cloves , cinammon , curry leaves and cashew nuts

10. 10

    When the seeds begin to splutter , add the onion and allow to heat till onion becomes translucent

11. 11

    Then add the boiled / softened masoor and chana dals along with the turmeric powder

12. 12

    At this point you can peel the lemons and add the lemon rind to the rest of the ingredients

13. 13

    Stir this mixture thoroughly to ensure a nice distribution of the butter flavor

14. 14

    Transfer this mix to the already cooked rice and toss or stir well

15. 15

    Squeeze two fresh lemons to obtain about half a cup of juice , add a tsp of salt to it , and then pour the liquid on the rice concoction , making sure to toss it thoroughly

16. 16

    Garnish by drizzling with dry parsley , coriander and a whole cashew

17. 17

    Prepare and add the remaining ingredients as listed: channa dal, bay leaves, cinnamon sticks.