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Peanut Rice Recipe
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Peanut Rice Recipe - Lunch box recipe

Easy Peanut Rice Recipe | Groundnut Masala Rice | Lunch Box Recipe
Course rice
Cuisine south indian
Keyword Groundnut Masala Rice, Kids Lunch Box Recipe Ideas, Peanut Rice Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 3 Servings
Author HEBBARS KITCHEN

Ingredients

For masala powder:

  • 3 tbsp peanut
  • 2 tsp chana dal
  • 2 tsp urad dal
  • 2 tbsp sesame
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 5 dried red chilli
  • 2 tbsp coconut

For rice:

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp peanut
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp urad dal
  • ½ tsp chana dal
  • pinch hing
  • 2 dried red chilli
  • few curry leaves
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 2 tbsp cashew
  • 4 cup cooked rice
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp coriander finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  • Firstly, in a pan, roast 3 tbsp peanuts on a low flame till they turn crunchy.
  • Also, add 2 tsp chana dal, 2 tsp urad dal, 2 tbsp sesame, ½ tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander seeds and roast till the spices turn aromatic.
  • Further add 5 dried red chilli, 2 tbsp coconut and continue to dry roast.
  • Cool completely, and grind to a fine powder. Keep aside.
  • In a kadai, heat 2 tbsp oil and roast 2 tbsp peanuts.
  • Add 1 tsp mustard, ½ tsp cumin, 1 tsp urad dal, ½ tsp chana dal, pinch hing, 2 dried red chilli and a few curry leaves. Splutter the tempering.
  • Add ½ tsp turmeric, 2 tbsp cashew and saute slightly.
  • Now add 4 cup cooked rice, prepared masala powder, 1½ tsp salt. Mix well, making sure all the masalas are well combined.
  • Further add 2 tbsp coriander and 2 tbsp lemon juice. Mix gently.
  • Finally, enjoy Peanut Rice Recipe with Raita.