Elumichai Thengai Sadam – Coconut Lemon Rice – Lunch Box

Elumichai Thengai Sadam – ?? yes, lemony flavor coconut rice packed for today’s lunch box. Just that i like to try new combinations.. was searching for coconut combo rice dishes and this one pops up from Blendwithspices and I tried it right away….Thanks Chandana for this fabulous rice dish, turned out awesome!

Ingredients

• Cooked rice – 2 cups
• Fresh grated coconut – 1/4 cup
• Lemon juice – 2 tablespoons
• Turmeric powder – 1/4 teaspoon
• Oil – 2 teaspoons
• Green chilli – 1
• Dry red chilli – 1
• Ginger – 1/2 teaspoon (chopped)
• Mustard seeds – 1/2 teaspoon
• Split black gram – 1/2 teaspoon
• Peanuts – 2 teaspoons
• Curry leaves – a few
• Salt – as needed

Lets see how to make this Elumichai Thengai Sadam…

• Heat oil in a pan.
• Splutter mustard seeds and add in split black gram and peanuts. Roast them till lightly golden.
• Throw in the curry leaves, dry red chilli, green chilli and ginger. Fry for a minute.
• Now add in the grated coconut and fry in that oil over low flame.
• Immediately add the cooked rice along with turmeric and salt.
• Give it a mix to combine everything.
• Switch off and then dirzzle the lemon juice and mix.
• Serve or pack for lunch.
• I packed it for work with a Egg Pepper Fry on the side.

Notes

• Serves 2
• Frying the coconut helps to keep it good for little longer.