Step 1

Heat oil in a pan.

Step 2

Add mustard seeds.

Step 3

Once mustard seeds crackle, add whole red chillies.

Step 4

Once they change colour, add green chillies, curry leaves, salt, asafoetida, turmeric and roasted peanuts and stir.

Step 5

Turn off the stove and add lemon zest and lemon juice.

Step 6

Stir in cooked rice and mix well.

Step 7

Stir in chopped cilantro and mix.

Step 8

Lemon rice is ready. Serve with pickles or yogurt.