Lemon Rice (Microwave recipe)

lemon rice- most quick rice preparation and very yummy too :) I have learnt it from my South Indian Friend. Its really nice , I prepare it for our lunch box when we are hurry and do not have much time for cooking.

Ingredients

2 cup rice
1/2 tps turmeric powder
salt according to taste
10-12 curry leaves
1 tps mustard seeds
1/2 cup peanuts
1/3 cup grated coconut (fresh or dry. I am using fresh because of easy availability in banaglore :)
2 tps oil
2 tps lemon juice

Method

in a microwave safe bowl,add rice , water m turmeric powder, salt.
cook it on microwave on High for 10 minutes
in a pan , heat oil. add mustard seeds and curry leaves.
now add peanuts. and cook till peanut change its color.
add grated coconut and saute for 1 minutes.
add this mixture to rice. cook rice for another 5 minutes or till rice cooked properly.
Now mix lemon juice in the rice.
You can serve it hot or pack in the tiff in, It taste Good every time :)