The Ultimate 30-Minute Comfort Food: South Indian Lemon Rice! Looking for a quick, tangy, and absolutely comforting meal? This classic Lemon Rice (also known as Chitranna or Nimmakaya Pulihora) is your answer. Packed with the zest of fresh lemons, the crunch of roasted nuts, and the warmth of turmeric, it’s a healthy, vegan dish that comes together in under 30 minutes! 
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 Health Hack: Lemon gives you that glowing boost of Vitamin C, while peanuts pack a punch of healthy fats and protein. Plus, the digestive benefits of hing (asafoetida) and turmeric make it as good for your gut as it is for your tastebuds!
​ SAVE this recipe for your next quick lunch or dinner!

​ Ingredients
​4 Cups Cooked basmati or any raw Rice
​ ¼ cup Peanuts

2 tbsp Cashewnuts
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The Tadka (Tempering): 1 tsp Mustard seeds, ½ tsp Channa Dal, ¼ tsp Urad Dal
​4 Red Chillies, 2 Green Chillie (optional), 1″ piece Ginger (finely chopped) (optional), 2 sprigs Curry Leaves, ¼ tsp Hing
​1¼ tsp Turmeric Powder, Juice of 3 Lemons, Salt to taste
​To Serve: 6 Fried Pappadams & Fresh Coconut Chutney (if desired)
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Heat oil in a pan and roast the peanuts and cashews until golden brown. In the same oil, splutter mustard seeds. Add channa dal, urad dal, red, hing, and curry leaves. Sauté until fragrant.
​Combine: Turn off the heat. Toss the rice, tadka, and roasted nuts, some crushed pappadams together until beautifully yellow and aromatic.
​Serve it immediately, crunchy and warm with crispy pappadams, with a creamy coconut chutney on the side, if desired 
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