Yelemecam Sadam (Lime Rice) - Fiery Foods & Barbecue Central

Ingredients

• 2 cups Basmati rice, washed and soaked in water for 1 hour
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 level teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 tablespoon channa dal
• 1/2 medium Spanish or mild onion, sliced
• 2 serrano chiles, stems and seeds remove, very thinly sliced
• 1 sprig fresh curry leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried curry leaves, rehydrated and patted dry
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 quart water
• Juice of 4 limes
• Salt to taste
• Chopped cilantro, whole cashew nuts, and lime wedges for garnish