- 1/2 cups of Basmati Rice
- 3 cardamom pods
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tbs Black Mustard seeds
- 6-8 Curry Leaves
- 1 tbsp grated Ginger
- Oil
- 1tbsp grated Lemon Zest
- Freshly chopped coriander
1To make lemon and cardamom basmati rice first put the rice in a strainer and rinse under cold water. Transfer the rice to a large saucepan. Now add 3 cups of water and set over high heat. Add the cardamom and a pinch of salt to the pan and stir well to combine.
2Then bring to the boil and reduce the heat. Cook for about 20-25 mins, until the rice, is tender and drain well and place it to a large bowl. Now heat the oil in a pan set over a high flame. Add mustard seeds and cook until they sputter. Later add curry leaves and grated ginger and cook it for 1 min.
3Pour the oil and spices over the rice and stir well. Now add fresh lemon juice and 1 tbsp of lemon zest. Mix them well to combine. Now lemon and Basmati Cardamom Rice is ready to serve. Garnish with fresh and finely chopped coriander.
