Lemon Dhal Rice

Ingredients:

Serving size – 1⁄2 cup (Yields 10 servings)

195g fragrant rice, washed and drained

35g yellow dhal, washed, soaked for 30 minutes and drained

3g mustard seeds

20ml oil

4 small onions, sliced

2 slices of ginger and 2 clove garlic, grounded

15ml fresh lemon juice

625ml water

5g salt

55g slivered almonds

Method:

1. Wash rice and drain in a strainer.
2. Wash dhal and soak for 20 minutes. Then drain.
3. In a pot, sauté mustard seed, onions, ground ginger and garlic until fragrant.
4. Mix in rice, dhal, salt, and stir well. Cook until light brown.
5. Add water and lemon juice.
6. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover the pot. Leave to cook.
7. Mix in almonds before serving.

For microwave cooking

• Cook uncovered at medium high for 15 minutes. Cover and cook for 8 more minutes.

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