Spicy Lemon Rice

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Spicy Lemon Rice

30 min 151 kcal per serving Easy

Ingredients

4 Servings
  • rice2 cups
  • onion1 large
  • lemon1 whole
  • green chillies2 pieces
  • chilli powder1 tablespoon
  • salt1 teaspoon
  • vegetable oil1 tablespoon

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Chop the large onion finely and add it to the pan. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.

  4. 4

    Slice the green chillies and add them to the pan. Stir for a minute.

  5. 5

    Add the rinsed rice to the pan and stir well to coat the rice with the oil and onion mixture.

  6. 6

    Add 4 cups of water to the pan and bring to a boil.

  7. 7

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.

  8. 8

    While the rice is cooking, juice the lemon and set aside.

  9. 9

    Once the rice is cooked, remove the pan from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.

  10. 10

    Fluff the rice with a fork, then add the lemon juice, chilli powder, and salt. Mix well to combine all the flavors.

  11. 11

    Serve the Spicy Lemon Rice hot as a side dish or a main course.

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