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Lemon Rice

A South Indian classic, this tasty side is a refreshing change from plain rice - it has a real zing to it. It uses our Biryani Spice Paste, which gives it an extra spicy flavour.

2 out of 3 Difficulty
1 out of 3 spice levels Mild
52 mins Preparation

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp black mustard seeds
  • 3 tbsp Patak's Biryani Spice Paste
  • 225g basmati rice
  • 600ml water
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • grated rind of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped

Method

  1. Wash the rice in several changes of water and leave to soak in cold water for half an hour.
  2. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the mustard seeds until they pop.
  3. Add the Patak's Biryani Spice Paste and the drained rice. Stir together for 1 minute then add the water, lemon juice and lemon rind.
  4. Cover and simmer for 15 - 20 minutes until all the water is absorbed.
  5. Stir through the fresh coriander before serving.
    • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
    • 1 tbsp black mustard seeds
    • 3 tbsp Patak's Biryani Spice Paste
    • 225g basmati rice
    • 600ml water
    • 1 tsp lemon juice
    • grated rind of 1 lemon
    • 1 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
    1. Wash the rice in several changes of water and leave to soak in cold water for half an hour.
    2. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the mustard seeds until they pop.
    3. Add the Patak's Biryani Spice Paste and the drained rice. Stir together for 1 minute then add the water, lemon juice and lemon rind.
    4. Cover and simmer for 15 - 20 minutes until all the water is absorbed.
    5. Stir through the fresh coriander before serving.