Indian Lemon Rice With Ginger and Peanuts

Submitted by Chef #725229

"Rice with a exotic flavor."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 cups basmati rice
• 3 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds (or white if unavailable)
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
• 1⁄2 cup finely chopped dry roasted salted peanut
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon of fresh grated lemon zest

directions

1. Rinse the rice and drain. Bring the rice, water, and salt to a boil and cook over low heat, until all the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork.
2. Heat the oil in a 12-inch frying pan over moderately high heat. Cook the mustard seeds, stirring until the seeds begin to pop. Add the ginger and peanuts, and stir another 2 minutes. Add the turmeric, and stir one minute more.
3. Add the spice mixture to the cooked rice and mix thoroughly.
4. Stir in the lemon juice and sprinkle with the lemon zest.