Lemon or Lime Rice With Fenugreek (Methi)

May 26, 2023May 26, 20230 0
Lemon or Lime Rice With Fenugreek (Methi) is a zesty and flavorful rice dish
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Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
4 dried red chilies , broken into pieces
4 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1 teaspoon split white Urad Dal
1 teaspoon channa dal
2 -3 minced serrano chilies
1/4 teaspoon hing
12 -16 curry leaves
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
7 -8 cups cooked rice
salt , as needed
1 lemon , juice of
2 to 3 limes , juice of
1/3 - 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
321
Sugar
2g
Fat
15g
Lemon or Lime Rice with Fenugreek (Methi) is a popular South Indian rice dish that is often served as a side or a main course. It is a perfect blend of aromatic spices, tangy lemon and lime juice, and peanuts that add a crunchy texture to the dish. The dish is slightly tangy, zesty, and has a hint of bitterness from fenugreek seeds. It is a perfect option for a weekday meal as it is easy and quick to make with minimal ingredients. This dish is also a staple in South Indian festivals and special occasions.

Instructions

1.In a pan, dry roast the fenugreek seeds and dried red chilies until fragrant.
2.Remove from pan and grind into a fine powder.
3.In the same pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mustard seeds, Urad dal, chana dal, serrano chilies, hing, and curry leaves. Fry until slightly browned.
4.Add turmeric and powdered fenugreek and chilies mixture.
5.Add cooked rice and salt to taste. Mix well.
6.Squeeze lemon and lime juice on top and mix again.
7.Add roasted peanuts and cilantro and mix well.
8.Serve hot.

PROS

This dish is a great way to use leftover rice and transform it into a new flavorful meal.

The combination of spices, lemon, lime, and peanuts creates a unique taste experience.

Fenugreek seeds are known to have health benefits such as improving digestion and reducing inflammation.

CONS

Some people may find the taste of fenugreek seeds too strong and bitter.

This dish is high in carbohydrates due to the rice.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Fenugreek seeds have been linked to improving digestion and reducing inflammation.
Lemons and limes are a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants, which can help support the immune system.
Peanuts contain healthy fats and moderate amounts of protein, which can help maintain good heart health.

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