Best 5 Tangy Lemon Rice With Peanuts Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Tangy Lemon Rice with Peanuts, a delectable dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its harmonious blend of tangy lemon, crunchy peanuts, and aromatic spices. This South Indian delicacy, also known as Chitranna or Nimmakaya Pulao, is a delightful symphony of textures and flavors that can be enjoyed as a main course or a flavorful side dish. Prepared with fragrant basmati rice, zesty lemon, and a medley of aromatic spices, this dish is a culinary journey that promises to transport you to the vibrant streets of South India. Alongside the Tangy Lemon Rice, this article also offers a collection of equally enticing recipes that cater to a range of preferences and dietary restrictions. From the indulgent Butter Chicken bursting with rich flavors to the wholesome Vegetable Biryani, each recipe is a testament to the culinary diversity of India.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON RICE WITH PEANUTS



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Categories     Nut     Rice     Side     Vegetarian     Peanut     Spice     Legume     Winter     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups basmati rice
3 cups water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1/3 cup finely chopped salted roasted peanuts
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon julienne strips of fresh lemon zest

Steps:

  • Wash rice in several changes of water until water runs clear, then drain rice well in a sieve. Bring rice and 3 cups water to a boil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan and cook, covered, over very low heat until water is absorbed and rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Fluff rice gently with a fork.
  • Heat oil in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook mustard seeds, stirring, until seeds begin to pop. Add ginger and 1/4 cup peanuts and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add turmeric, rice, and salt to taste, stirring to coat rice thoroughly. Remove skillet from heat and stir in lemon juice. Sprinkle with remaining peanuts and zest.

SOUTHERN INDIAN LEMON RICE WITH PEANUTS



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A very common, but delicious, rice dish from southern India. This doesn't take long to make, just make sure that you have all of your ingredients measured out before you start.

Provided by Andtototoo

Categories     Rice

Time 10m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons oil
2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
2 teaspoons Urad Dal, split white
2 teaspoons channa dal
1 green serrano chili, minced
8 curry leaves
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/8 teaspoon hing
4 cups cooked white rice
1 lemon, juice of
salt, as needed
3 tablespoons roasted peanuts
fresh minced cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Add the rice and stir until until well combined.
  • Add the lemon juice and salt and mix well.
  • Stir in the peanuts.
  • Garnish with the cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.6, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 2.9, Sodium 114.4, Carbohydrate 79.7, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 1.6, Protein 11.1

TANGY LEMON RICE WITH PEANUTS



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One of my lunch-box favourites and it's sooo easy to make! Although it tastes best served hot, it keeps well for later too. Serve with a coconut chutney (#15042 possibly? :) No no, I'm NOT advertising my recipes!), or plain chilled curds/yoghurt.

Provided by Anu_N

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup cooked rice, cooked without salt (you can use leftover cooked rice)
1 teaspoon oil
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon Urad Dal or 1/2 teaspoon split black gram
1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/8 teaspoon asafoetida powder (optional)
1 tablespoon peanuts
1/2 medium green chili, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
coriander leaves (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a frying pan on medium heat and add mustard seeds and urad dal.
  • When mustard starts to splutter, add turmeric powder, chopped chilli, asafoetida, and peanuts.
  • Saute for about 2 minutes.
  • Then add cooked rice and salt and saute for another 5 minutes.
  • Remove from flame, add lemon juice and mix well.
  • Garnish with chopped corriander and serve!
  • Note: If you don't have cooked rice on hand, cook 1/4 cup of rice in a pressure cooker, or with about 1/2 to 2/3 cup water in a pot; allow it to cool well before using it in the recipe, since warm rice will tend to clump together in the mixture.

CARROT RICE WITH PEANUTS



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This is an unbelievably flavourful rice recipe that almost seems a little too yummy for so few calories! I found this recice on a newsgroup, trimmed and vegetarian-ised it, and thought I'd share it with everyone here! It can easily be veganised with a suitable butter substitute.

Provided by Anu_N

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup long-grain rice or 1 cup basmati rice
2 cups water
1/4 cup roasted peanuts
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, sliced thinly
1 teaspoon gingerroot, minced
3/4 cup grated carrot
salt
pepper
cilantro, to garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine rice and water in a medium saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover with lid, and allow to steam until tender/cooked (about 20 minutes).
  • While rice is cooking, pulverize peanuts in a blender and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Saute onions until golden brown.
  • Stir in ginger, carrots, and salt to taste.
  • Reduce heat to low and cover to steam 5 minutes.
  • Stir in pepper and peanuts.
  • When rice is done, add it to the skillet and stir gently to combine with other ingredients.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.

SPICY CHICKEN FRIED RICE WITH PEANUTS



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From Cooking Light. It isn't too spicy as written, but you can always make adjustments by using less crushed red pepper to suit your tastes. If you want to shave time off the prep, use the boil-in-bag brown rice available at many stores.

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 30m

Yield 1 3/4 cups, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup less-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cups red bell peppers, diced (about 2)
1 cup onion, diced
1/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced and divided
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and minced
2 large garlic cloves, minced
5 cups brown rice, cooked and cold
2 cups chicken, cooked and diced (about 1 pound)
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1/3 cup dry-roasted unsalted peanuts

Steps:

  • Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk.
  • Heat canola oil in a wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, diced onion, and 2 tablespoons green onions to pan; stir-fry 3 minutes or until tender. Add ginger and garlic; stir-fry 1 minute. Add rice, chicken, and water chestnuts; stir-fry for 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring gently. Add soy sauce mixture; cook 2 minutes more, tossing to coat. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons green onions and peanuts.
  • *Note: cooking time does not include time to cook rice or chicken.

Tips:

  • Use fresh and high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the final flavor of the dish.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the recipe to your own taste. If you like more or less sourness, add more or less lemon juice. If you want it spicier, add more chili peppers. The recipe is a starting point, so feel free to experiment.
  • If you don't have any fresh lemon juice, you can use bottled lemon juice. However, fresh lemon juice will give your dish a brighter and more flavorful taste.
  • If you don't have any peanuts, you can use other nuts, such as cashews or almonds.
  • Serve the lemon rice with your favorite Indian dishes. It goes well with curries, grilled meats, and vegetables.

Conclusion:

Tangy lemon rice is a delicious and easy-to-make Indian dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover rice, and it is also a healthy and affordable meal. The lemon juice and peanuts add a bright and tangy flavor to the rice, and the chili peppers give it a bit of a kick. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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