Lemon Lentil Rice

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This is a complete meal with rice lentil and vegetables. This is my version of the South Indian dish 'Chithrannam' (lemon rice).

Submitted by MINIJOSH
Updated on August 8, 2022
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds

  • ½ cup chopped carrot

  • ½ cup chopped fresh green beans

  • 3 cups water

  • 1 cup long grain white rice

  • ½ cup dry brown lentils

  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

  • 1 pinch salt, or to taste

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the mustard seeds, and cook until they pop. Once the seeds have popped like popcorn, add the carrot and green beans. Sautee them for about 2 minutes, just to mingle the flavors.

  2. Pour in the water, and add the rice and lentils. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice and lentils are tender. Stir in the lemon juice, and season with salt and chili powder. Let stand covered for 5 or 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

305 Calories
4g Fat
56g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 305
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Sodium 23mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 56g 20%
Dietary Fiber 9g 33%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 10g 21%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 45mg 3%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 403mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.