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Broccoli Pulihora (Lemon Rice with Broccoli)

Author: Pavani
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: south indian
Servings: 4 serving

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Rice - , cooked (use leftover rice for a even faster breakfast)
  • 2 cups Broccoli - finely chopped
  • 1 Onion - small (not an usual ingredient in lemon rice, but I felt like adding it), chopped
  • 3 tbsps Peanuts Roasted
  • 1 Lime Lemon juice / - from medium size fruit (or more depending on the tartness of the juice)
  • 2 chilies Green - slit
  • ½ tsp Turmeric
  • to taste Salt

For tempering:

  • 2 tsp Urad dal (minapappu)
  • 2 tsp Chana Dal (sanaga pappu)
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 2 chilies Dry Red - broken
  • 6 - 8 Curry leaves

Instructions

  • Cool rice if freshly cooked. If using leftover rice, microwave until it warms through and is not lumpy.
  • Heat 2tbsp oil in a pan; add all the tempering ingredients, once the dals start to lightly brown and seed start to splutter, add the chopped onion and green chilies.
  • Once the onions are lightly browned, add chopped broccoli and cook until the florets are tender, about 5-6 minutes.
  • Add this mixture to rice along with turmeric, salt and lemon juice. Mix well and serve immediately.

Notes

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