Lemon Rice Andhra Special (Pulihora)

Name: Lemon Rice Andhra Special (Pulihora)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup rice; 1.5 tsp sunflower oil; 1 piece lemon (juice); 1 tbsp peanuts; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 1 tsp urad dal; 1 sprig curry leaves; 1 piece dried red chilli

Aksa Shaikh (@aksashaikhkitchen)

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A tangy and flavorful South Indian rice dish made with lemon juice and a variety of spices.

Prep Time

5min

Cook Time

10min

Total Time

15min

Lemon Rice Andhra Special (Pulihora) recipe

Ingredients

2 Servings

(1 serving = 1 cup)

Main Ingredients

1cup
rice

For Tempering

1 1/2tsp
sunflower oil
1piece
lemon (juice)
1tbsp
peanuts
1tsp
mustard seeds
1tsp
urad dal
1sprig
curry leaves
1piece
dried red chilli

How to make Lemon Rice Andhra Special (Pulihora)

Tempering

Heat a pan with sunflower oil and fry the peanuts for a minute or two on low flame.
Add mustard seeds, urad dal, and dried red chilli. Fry for 1-2 minutes until they turn golden brown.
Add curry leaves, and if using, hing and turmeric. Switch off the stove and allow it to cool down a bit.

Combining

Add lemon juice to the tempered mixture.
Quickly add the cooked rice and mix well.
Allow the flavors to incorporate into the rice by letting it rest for 10-15 minutes, or serve immediately.