NIMBU RICE: RICE WITH INDIAN SPICES, CASHEWS, AND CHILES

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Nimbu Rice: Rice with Indian Spices, Cashews, and Chiles image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons gram lentils
1/2 teaspoon asafetida powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 to 4 hot green chiles, such as jalapeno, sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
2/3 cup raw cashew nuts
8 cups cold cooked rice
1 lemon, juiced or to taste
Salt

Steps:

  • In a casserole set over moderate heat, warm the oil, add the lentils, asafetida powder, turmeric, and chilies and cook, stirring, until sizzling. Add the mustard seeds and cashew nuts, and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add the rice, lemon juice, and salt to taste and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated.

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