Neembu Chawal (Lemon Rice)

• 1 cup long grain rice, cooked
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 12 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 6 -8 curry leaves
• 1 tablespoon channa dal
• 18 teaspoon turmeric
• 12 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
• 1 teaspoon salt

1. Cook rice and cool slightly.
2. Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat and add mustard seeds.
3. Cover to avoid splattering until mustard seeds stop popping.
4. Add curry leaves and chana dal.
5. Cook for a few seconds until dal is light brown.
6. Remove from heat and stir in cayenne pepper (if using), and turmeric.
7. A few seconds later add lemon juice.
8. Add rice and salt.
9. Mix gently to avoid breaking rice.
10. Return to stove and heat through.
11. Serve cold or warm.

long grain rice, vegetable oil, mustard seeds, curry, channa dal, turmeric, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/neembu-chawal-lemon-rice-197251 (may not work)