Easy Lemon Rice Recipe: My Zesty South Indian Delight

Ingredients

• 1 cup (200 g) basmati rice
• 2 cups (480 ml) water
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) oil (vegetable or mustard oil)
• 1 teaspoon (5 g) mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon (5 g) urad dal (split black gram)
• 1/2 teaspoon (2 g) turmeric powder
• 1/4 cup (approx. 10 g) unsalted peanuts or cashews
• 2 tablespoons (30 g) fresh cilantro, chopped
• Juice of 1 large lemon (approx. 2 tablespoons or 30 ml)
• Salt, to taste