{"id":611,"date":"2025-10-08T16:33:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T16:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifestylerepository.com\/?p=611"},"modified":"2025-10-08T16:33:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T16:33:10","slug":"lemon-sunshine-rice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifestylerepository.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/08\/lemon-sunshine-rice\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cLemon Sunshine Rice\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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“When life gives you lemons\u2026 make lemon rice! \ud83c\udf4b\u2728”<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ingredients<\/strong> (serves 2\u20133)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Cooked rice<\/strong> \u2013 2 cups (preferably cooled, fluffy rice)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Lemon juice<\/strong> \u2013 2\u20133 tbsp (adjust to taste)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Turmeric powder<\/strong> \u2013 \u00bd tsp<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Salt<\/strong> \u2013 to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Oil<\/strong> \u2013 2 tbsp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    For tempering:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Mustard seeds \u2013 1 tsp<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Urad dal (split black gram) \u2013 1 tsp<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Chana dal (split chickpeas) \u2013 1 tsp<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Green chilies \u2013 2, slit (or chopped)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Dried red chilies \u2013 1\u20132<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Curry leaves \u2013 10\u201312<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Asafoetida (hing) \u2013 a pinch<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Cashews \u2013 6\u20138 (optional, for crunch)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Garnish:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Fresh coriander leaves \u2013 2 tbsp, chopped<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        Instructions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Cook Rice:<\/strong>\n
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          • Cook rice and let it cool slightly. Spread it on a plate so it doesn\u2019t stick together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Prepare Tempering:<\/strong>\n
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            • Heat oil in a pan on medium heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Add urad dal and chana dal, fry till golden brown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Add cashews (if using) and fry until light golden.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Add green chilies, dried red chilies, curry leaves, and a pinch of asafoetida. Fry for a few seconds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Add Turmeric and Rice:<\/strong>\n
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              • Lower the heat. Add turmeric powder and mix.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Add the cooked rice and salt. Mix gently so the rice is coated evenly with turmeric and tempered ingredients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Add Lemon Juice:<\/strong>\n
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                • Turn off the heat. Add lemon juice and mix well. Taste and adjust salt or lemon if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Garnish and Serve:<\/strong>\n
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                  • Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Serve warm with papad, pickle, or a curry of your choice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                    \ud83d\udca1 Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    • Use slightly cooled rice for fluffy lemon rice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Adjust the tanginess by varying lemon juice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • You can also add grated fresh coconut for extra flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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