Lemon Rice Rice Cooker

Brighten up your mealtime with this easy and flavorful Lemon Rice made effortlessly in a rice cooker! This tangy and aromatic dish combines fluffy Basmati rice infused with freshly squeezed lemon juice, zesty lemon peel, and a hint of turmeric for a vibrant golden hue. A sizzling tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chilies, and crunchy peanuts or cashews elevates its taste and texture, while a garnish of fresh cilantro adds the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pot recipe is ideal as a side dish or a light meal when paired with yogurt or pickle. Perfect for busy weeknights or quick meal prep, Lemon Rice is the ultimate fusion of simplicity and bold Indian flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Basmati rice (or any long-grain rice)
• 3 cups Water
• 4 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 teaspoons Lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Turmeric powder
• 2 tablespoons Cooking oil (vegetable or coconut)
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 10 leaves Curry leaves (optional)
• 2 pieces Green chilies (finely chopped)
• 0.25 cup Peanuts or cashews (optional, for crunch)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice under cold running water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Drain well.

Step 2

In a rice cooker, combine the rinsed rice, water, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, lemon juice, and turmeric powder. Stir to mix.

Step 3

Start the rice cooker and allow the rice to cook. While the rice is cooking, prepare the tempering.

Step 4

Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and allow them to crackle.

Step 5

Add curry leaves (if using), green chilies, and peanuts or cashews. Fry for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant and the peanuts or cashews are golden.

Step 6

Once the rice cooker indicates the rice is done, fluff the rice with a fork. Immediately stir in the lemon zest and the prepared tempering mixture. Mix gently to combine.

Step 7

Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if needed.

Step 8

Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

Step 9

Serve warm as a side dish or with yogurt or pickle for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1295.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	991.1

Total Fat 49.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2398.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 117.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.6g	0%
Total Sugars 5.5g
Protein 25.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 180.4mg	0%
Iron 2.6mg	0%
Potassium 629.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.8%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 46.0%