Piquant Lemon Rice Recipe

Ingredients

Directions

1. Wash rice.
2. Bring water to a boil.
3. Stir in rice, salt & 1/2 tb ghee.
4. Cover with a tight-fitting lid.
5. Reduce heat to very low & gently simmer, no peeking, for 20 to 25 minutes.
6. The rice should be light & fluffy & the water should be absorbed.
7. Set side, leaving covered.
8. Heat the remaining ghee in a small pot over a moderate heat till hot.
9. Drop in the cashews & stir fry till golden brown.
10. Remove with a slotted spoon & pour over rice.
11. Cover the rice again.
12. Raise the heat slightly & toss in the split peas & mustard seeds (you can omit the peas) & fry till the seeds turn grey & sputter.
13. Pour the fried seeds into the rice & sprinkle with turmeric, lemon & coriander.
14. Gently fold till well mixed.
15. Garnish each serving with coconut.
16. For a variation, substitute lime juice for lemon juice.