lemon rice with coconut chutney

May 25, 2023May 25, 20230 0
Lemon Rice with Coconut Chutney- Tangy, aromatic, and flavorful rice dish with a side of refreshing coconut chutney
in Rice

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups long grain rice ( basmati or other )
3 tablespoons cooking oil ( I prefer sunflower )
1/2 cup roasted peanuts ( optional )
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 pinch cayenne powder
1 pinch turmeric powder ( available at Indian groceries )
1 medium coconut ( just the scrapings )
2 fresh hot green peppers ( depending on how spicy )
1 piece fresh ginger
2 teaspoons cooking oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
380
Sugar
3g
Fat
16g
Lemon Rice is a traditional south Indian dish that is commonly served as a breakfast or lunch item. The tangy and flavorful rice dish is a staple diet in most southern households and loved for its simplicity, and yet, packed with flavor. The dish is perfect as a quick snack or on-the-go meal as it can be consumed hot or cold. Coconut chutney is also a south Indian staple that is often paired with most rice dishes. It's made from a blend of freshly grated coconut, spices, and tamarind. The chutney's purpose is to provide a cooling balance to the strong flavors of Southern Indian cuisine. It pulls together the flavors of various South Indian protein-rich diets, making it one of the most nutritious and delicious dips to serve along with South Indian staples.

Instructions

1.For the Lemon Rice:
2.Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside to cool.
3.In a pan on medium heat, add 3 tbsp of cooking oil. When hot, add 1 tsp of mustard seeds until they pop. Add a pinch of cayenne powder and turmeric powder, and fried peanuts (optional). Mix well.
4.Add the cooled rice and mix until everything is well-coated with spices. Turn off the heat.
5.Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon over the rice, mix well, and let it sit for 10-15 minutes before serving.
6.For the Coconut Chutney:
7.Grind 1 cup of freshly grated coconut, 2 fresh hot green peppers, 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, and 2 tsp cooking oil in a food processor until it becomes a smooth paste.
8.In a pan on medium heat, add 1 tsp mustard seeds until they pop. Add the coconut paste to the pan and stir. Turn off the heat when the paste turns lightly golden and fragrant.
9.Add salt to taste and let it cool down.
10.Serve this refreshing coconut chutney with the lemon rice.

PROS

Lemon Rice with Coconut chutney is a simple yet flavorful meal that can be cooked in no time.
The tangy and aromatic flavors of lemon mixed with the nutty taste of roasted peanuts is a match made in heaven! It’s vegetarian, gluten-free, and can be made vegan by opting out roasted peanuts.

The coconut chutney that is served on the side not only balances the tangy-ness and adds a cooling effect to the spicy hot dish, it also has anti-inflammatory properties and is full of vitamins and minerals!

CONS

While the dish itself is healthy and flavorful, consuming a lot of these roasted peanuts can result in weight gain as they are high in calories.
Moreover, since the dish is served with a side of coconut chutney and consumed as a staple food in some areas, it is essential to keep an eye on the overall caloric intake of your meals to avoid falling into an unhealthy diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lemon rice is rich in Vitamin C and has numerous nutritional benefits. It’s an excellent source of carbohydrates, proteins, dietary fiber, and essential minerals such as calcium and iron.

Coconut chutney is rich in nutrients like copper, magnesium, and potassium that can benefit your overall health. Consuming coconut chutney has been linked to reduced risk of heart disease, tackling obesity, and even helping with digestion!

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