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Name: Authentic Yelumicham Sadam (South Indian Lemon Rice) from Tamil Nadu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: 1 cup sona masoori rice or parboiled rice (uncooked); 3 cups water (for cooking rice); 3 tablespoons sesame oil or vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon urad dal (split black gram); 1 teaspoon chana dal (split Bengal gram); 2-3 dried red chilies, broken into halves; 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida (hing); 1 sprig fresh curry leaves (about 10-12 leaves); 2 green chilies, slit lengthwise (optional, for heat); 1/4 cup raw peanuts (optional); 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1-2 lemons); 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (coriander leaves), chopped (for garnish)

Yelumicham sadam

🇮🇳 India

South

Rice with lemon juice

Vegetarian

Breakfast dish

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