Southern Indian Lemon Rice With Peanuts

• oil3 tablespoons
• black mustard seeds2 teaspoons
• Urad Dal, split white↗2 teaspoons
• channa dal↗2 teaspoons
• green serrano chili, minced↗1
• curry leaves↗8
• turmeric↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• hing1⁄8 teaspoon
• cooked white rice↗4 cups
• lemon, juice of↗1
• salt, as needed↗
• roasted peanuts↗3 tablespoons
• fresh minced cilantro, for garnish

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large nonstick frying pan put the oil, mustard seeds, urad dal, and chana dal. Heat over high heat until the mustard seeds start popping AND the dals are light brown.

2. 2

   Quickly reduce heat to medium low and stir in the chilies (add an extra one if you like you food really hot), curry leaves (add more if desired), turmeric and hing. Stir for about 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the rice and stir until until well combined.

4. 4

   Add the lemon juice and salt and mix well.

5. 5

   Stir in the peanuts.

6. 6

   Garnish with the cilantro.