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Nimbu Chawal (Indian Lemon Rice)

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Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe
By weight of the composition:
Proteins 9 % 2 g
Fats 13 % 3 g
Carbohydrates 78 % 18 g
110 kcal
GI: 6 / 94 / 0
  • Being a committed vegetarian doesn't mean you're stuck gnawing on a raw carrot while everyone else enjoys their food. (There is, admittedly, that austere a form of vegetarianism in India, but let's not go there.) India has a whole tradition of so-called Vedic recipes. Here, for example, is one way to cook rice—the "second bread" for so many countries. Rinse the rice thoroughly in cold water and soak it for about 20 minutes, then drain it. Heat vegetable oil or ghee in a pot and add the spices—frying the spices in oil first is what draws out their fullest aroma. Once the cumin changes color, add the chopped pepper, then the rice. Fry the rice for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly. When the grains turn translucent, pour in the salted water and let it boil for a minute. Then lower the heat and cook the rice for another 20 minutes, until all the water is absorbed. Lift the lid, sprinkle the rice with lemon juice, and dot it with pieces of butter. Cook uncovered for 2 more minutes. Just before serving, gently fluff everything with a fork. Top each portion with a lemon wedge and garnish with parsley.

Caloric content of the products possible in the composition of the dish

  • Raw wild rice - 353  kcal/100g
  • Raw brown rice - 360  kcal/100g
  • Boiled brown rice - 119  kcal/100g
  • Raw fortified white rice - 363  kcal/100g
  • Boiled fortified white rice - 109  kcal/100g
  • Raw parboiled long-grain white rice - 369  kcal/100g
  • Boiled parboiled long-grain white rice - 106  kcal/100g
  • Dry instant rice - 374  kcal/100g
  • Ready-to-eat instant rice - 109  kcal/100g
  • Rice - 344  kcal/100g
  • Lemon - 16  kcal/100g
  • Lemon zest - 47  kcal/100g
  • Sweet pepper - 27  kcal/100g
  • Cinnamon - 247  kcal/100g
  • Turmeric - 325  kcal/100g
  • Fresh parsley - 45  kcal/100g
  • Prepared mustard - 417  kcal/100g
  • Mustard - 417  kcal/100g
  • Cumin - 112  kcal/100g
  • Curry - 352  kcal/100g
  • Butter, 82% - 734  kcal/100g
  • Unsalted premium butter - 709  kcal/100g
  • Unsalted farmhouse butter - 661  kcal/100g
  • Salted farmhouse butter - 652  kcal/100g
  • Ghee - 869  kcal/100g
  • Vegetable oil - 873  kcal/100g
  • Salt - 0  kcal/100g
  • Water - 0  kcal/100g
  • Lemon juice - 16  kcal/100g

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