Lemon Rice is a delicious South Indian dish you can easily put together when in a hurry. The tangy flavour of fresh lemon makes it irresistible for anyone. I'm a great fan of lemon rice. Traditionally, this is made with boiled rice/long-grain rice but basmati rice can also go.This dish is an excellent option to make with leftover rice.
This time, I tried making this classic rice dish in Microwave. It came out really well without much hassle.
Ingredients :
[My microwave power is 800W. Check your microwave power first and adjust the cooking time(more or less) accordingly]
Basmati Rice : 1 cup
Curry leaves : 4-5
Onion : 1(sliced)
Dry Red Chilli : 1-2
Green Chillies : 1-2(optional)
Mustard seed : 1 tblsp.
Gram flour : 1 tblsp.
Turmeric powder : 1/2 tsp.
Red Chilli powder : 1 tsp. (as per taste)
Fried raw peanuts : 1/3 cup
Oil : 1 tblsp.
Method :
For making the rice : In a microwave safe bowl, take pre-soaked rice and add water just double the amount of rice and microwave partially covered in high or 100% power for 10-12 minutes or until rice is just done not overcooked. Put oil in another MW safe bowl, add curry leaves, dry red chillies, mustard seeds and gram flour in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 3 mins. at 100% power or high. Add green chilli, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, sliced onions and microwave for 4 mins. at 100% power or high.Mix cooked rice and lemon juice and mix well. Microwave covered for 3-4 mins. at 100% power or high.Garnish with coriander leaves and fried raw peanuts. To go with this, I made this
Spicy Aloo Gobi Matar in MW..which goes well with any pulao or chapati(Indian flatbread). I think I have grasped the concept of MW cooking already, as I made this curry all by myself, without any recipe book and it tasted awesome.
Ingredients :
Potato : 1(medium)
Cauliflower florets: 1 cup
Green peas(fresh/frozen) : 1/3 cup
Ginger : 1 tblsp.(grated)
Garlic : 1 tsp.(grated)
Tomato : 1(medium-finely chopped)
Turmeric powder : 1 tsp.
Red chilli powder : 1-2 tsp.
Cumin powder : 1 tsp.
Coriander powder : 1 tsp.
Tomato Paste/puree : 1 tblsp.
Yogurt/dahi : 1 tblsp.
Salt to taste
Oil : 2 tblsp.
Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
Method :
[My microwave power is 800W. Check your microwave power first and adjust the cooking time(more or less) accordingly] Cut potato into medium size chunks and cauliflower into small florets. In a Microwave safe bowl, place potato and cauliflower pieces together, add enough water and a pinch of salt. Cook covered for about 8-10 minutes at high or 100% power. Potatoes and cauliflowers should be just done, not overcooked. Drain and Keep aside.In another MW safe bowl, add oil, add grated ginger and garlic and tomatoes. Microwave uncovered for about 2 mins. at high. Take the bowl out. Tomatoes should be soft and pulpy.
Mix them well with the back of a spoon, then add all the powdered spices and 2 tblsp. water, mix well with the tomato-ginger-garlic paste. Then again microwave uncovered for about 3 mins. at high. Take the bowl out and mix well with a spoon.
Now add yogurt, tomato puree/paste in the spice paste, stir well, add green peas, potato and cauliflower pieces. Mix well with the spices. Add about 2/3 cup of water and season with salt. Microwave uncovered for about 3-4 mins. at high or until you have your desired consistency of gravy. Your Aloo Gobhi Matar is ready to indulge. How do u like this combo.....look at that yummy platter
This combo meal is going to my event,
MEC : Combo meal, started by
Srivalli of Cooking 4 All seasons, and her own event
365 days of Microwave cooking, which is basically on MW cooking without any theme.
Friends, My event MEC : combo meal is going to end in 3 days, still waiting for your enthusiastic participations....pl. send me soon :))
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