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    Last Updated: July 17, 2020 | First Published on: June 19, 2018 by Hari Chandana Ponnaluri

    Kothimeera Nimmakaya Pulihora – South Indian Coriander Lemon Rice Recipe

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    Kothimeera Nimmakaya Pulihora or Coriander Lemon Rice Recipe – A simple and flavorful South Indian style rice dish made with fresh coriander leaves, lemons and spices.

    South Indian coriander lemon rice garnished with cashews

    Lemon Rice is a traditional, easy and commonly made tangy rice dish from South India. I have already posted a few lemon rice varieties such as Carrot Lemon Rice, Coconut Lemon Rice and Lemon Quinoa. I have given a twist to the authentic South Indian lemon rice recipe by adding fresh coriander leaves or cilantro. Anyone can make this rice easily in no time.

    How to Make Lemon Coriander Rice Recipe with Step by Step Photos:

    • Spread the cooked rice in a wide place and let it cool completely. You can also use leftover rice to make this recipe.
    • Wash, chop and measure the coriander leaves and keep it aside.
    • Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds, chana dal, urad dal and peanuts. Fry till they are light brown color.

    seasoned ingredients to make lemon coriander rice

    • Then add the cashews, slit green chillies and dry red chillies and fry until cashews are golden brown.
    • Add asafoetida or hing and saute for a couple of seconds.

    making of South Indian coriander lemon rice

    • Now add the chopped coriander leaves and turmeric powder and saute for 4 – 5 minutes or until it wilts.

    making of coriander lemon rice

    • Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook over a low-medium flame for about 3-4 minutes.

    sauteed coriander leaves to make lemon coriander rice recipe

    • When it is cooked, add the jaggery and mix till it melts.

    Making of nimmakaya kothimeera pulihora recipe

    • Now switch off the flame and add the required lemon juice. Mix well.

    how to make coriander lemon rice

      • Add cooked rice and required salt and mix everything until well combined.
      • Serve and enjoy.

    Nimmakaya kothimeera pulihora served in a small bucket and garnished with cashews and peanuts

    Few More Indian Rice Recipes on the blog:

    • Chintakaya Pulihora
    • Pudina Rice
    • Pepper Pulihora
    • Green Chutney Pulao
    • Aava Pettina Pulihora

    How to Make Coriander Lemon Rice Recipe with Video:

    South Indian Style Coriander Lemon Rice Recipe

    Hari Chandana Ponnaluri
    Kothimeera Nimmakaya Pulihora or Coriander Lemon Rice Recipe with step by step photos and video.  A simple and flavorful South Indian style rice dish made with fresh coriander leaves, lemons and spices.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Indian, South Indian
    Servings 2
    Calories 645 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 cups Cooked Rice
    • 1.5 cups Coriander Leaves
    • 4 tbsp Lemon Juice
    • 1 tsp Jaggery
    • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
    • 1 tsp Urad Dal
    • 2 tsp Chana Dal
    • 2 tbsp Peanuts
    • 10 Cashewnuts
    • ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
    • ⅛ tsp Hing
    • 2 Green Chilli
    • 2 Dried Red Chilli
    • 3 tbsp Oil
    • Salt to taste
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    Instructions
     

    • Spread the cooked rice in a wide plate and keep it aside.
    • Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds, chana dal, urad dal and peanuts. Fry till they are light brown color.
    • Then add the cashews, slit green chillies and dry red chillies and fry until cashews are golden brown.
    • Add hing and saute for a couple of seconds.
    • Now add the chopped coriander leaves and turmeric powder and saute for 4 - 5 minutes.
    • Cover and cook for about 3 minutes.
    • Add jaggery and mix till it melts.
    • Turn off the flame and add lemon juice and give it a mix.
    • Add cooked rice and salt and mix everything well combined.
    • Serve.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 645kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 12gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 163mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 840IUVitamin C: 20.2mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 2.2mg

    Nutrition values are estimates only.

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