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Lobia Nimbu Pulao
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Lobia Nimbu Pulao

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Anantapur cooking — Lobia Nimbu Pulao brings a nimbu touch with a classic pulao finish. About 55 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 20 min Cook 35 min Serves 3 Hard

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Lemon2
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Black-Eyed Peas1 cup, soaked

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

Chef's tip

A splash of water loosens a tight masala without dulling flavour.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Quick & very simple नींबू चावल की स्वादिष्ट रेसिपी - Nimbu chawal recipe - Lemon rice · on YouTube