Lemon Rice Recipe

• Spiceal Lemon Rice Recipe
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• Basmati rice 200 g
• Light olive oil 1 tbsp
• Fresh curry leaves 12-14
• Red chilli(dried) 1
• Cinnamon stick(1″) 2.5 cm
• Cloves 2-3
• Cardamom pods 4-6
• Cumin seeds 2 tsp
• Turmeric 1/4 tsp
• Juice of lemon 1 large
• Water(boiling) 450 ml
• Sea salt
• Coriander leaves to garnish

COOKING DIRECTIONS

1. Place the rice in a sieve and wash it thoroughly under cold runing water.
2. Drain well and set aside.
3. Heat the oil in a nonstick saucepan, when it is hot add the curry leaves, chilli, cassia or cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, cumin seeds and turmeric.
4. Stir-fry for 20-30 seconds and add the rice.
5. Stir-fry for 2 minutes, then add the lemon juice and the measured water.
6. Bring to the boil, cover the pan tightly and reduce the heat to low.
7. Cook for 10-12 minutes, remove from the heat and allow to stand understand for 10 minutes.
8. Fluff up the rice with a fork, season and garnish with chopped coriander before serving.