Healthy South Indian Style Lemon Rice

This is a great dish to eat as a snack or as a starch in a meal- the best part is that they are super healthy. I used brown rice and no one could tell!!

• 2 tablespoons extra light olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1½ cups brown rice
• 1 cup coconut milk
• ½ teaspoon turmeric
• 3 cups water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons urad dal
• 2 teaspoons channa dal
• 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
• 10-12 curry leaves
• 2-3 dried red chilies
• A pinch of asafetida
• ½ cup peanuts, roasted
• 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Salt to taste

Heat a saucepan with the oil and butter. Add the rice and sauté on medium heat for 30 seconds. Add the coconut milk, turmeric, water and salt. Bring to a boil and lower heat to a simmer, partially covered for 20 minutes. Once the liquid is cooked from the surface, lower the heat and place lid. Cook for another 15 minutes or till the rice is cooked through but not mushy.  Cool the rice off once cooked and keep aside.

In a large wok like pan, heat the oil.  Add the urad and channa dal and sauté for about 30 seconds on medium heat.  Add the mustard seeds and curry leaves and saute for another minute.  Next, add the red chilies and asafetida.  Add the cooked and cooled rice.  Mix well.  Add the peanuts, lemon juice and salt.  Mix well and serve.