Healthy Carrot Lemon Rice – Easy South Indian Recipe

Description:
Carrot Lemon Rice is a healthy and simple recipe that requires minimal ingredients. It incorporates carrots, which give the dish a crunchy texture and make it nutritious. Try making this recipe, and let us know how you like it!

Cuisine: South Indian
Course: Lunch
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

• 4 cups rice
• 1 cup grated carrot
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 ½ teaspoons mustard seeds
• 1 green chili, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons white urad dal
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons coconut powder
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt, to taste

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Instructions

1. Start by preparing all the ingredients.
2. Heat oil or coconut oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
3. Once the mustard seeds splutter, add curry leaves and urad dal. Cook the dal until it turns golden brown.
4. Add coconut powder and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add the grated carrots and cook until they soften.
6. Once the carrots are cooked, add rice, salt, and turmeric powder. Mix everything well.
7. After 2-3 minutes, turn off the heat. Add lemon juice and mix thoroughly.
8. Garnish with curry leaves and serve.
   Serve this Carrot Lemon Rice with boondi raita and papad for a delicious meal.

Enjoy your healthy and flavorful Carrot Lemon Rice!