A light, aromatic rice dish with fresh lemon and delicate dill – ideal as a side dish or main course on warm days. Cooling, aids digestion and full of flavor.
Ingredients (for 4 servings)
Base:
2 cups basmati rice
5 cups water
1 tsp ghee
Spices & Aroma:
3 cloves
1 tsp turmeric
½ tsp cumin
1 juice and zest of an untreated lemon
1 bunch fresh dill
To Taste:
as needed salt
Preparation (about 30 minutes)
Toast spices: Heat ghee in a pot, toast cloves until fragrant. Then add turmeric and cumin and toast briefly together.
Prepare rice: Add basmati rice and stir until translucent.
Cook: Pour in water, add salt and stir in lemon juice. Cover and simmer until water is completely absorbed. Then finish cooking over steam (e.g. in a steamer insert).
Serve: Finely chop dill, zest lemon and fold both gently into the rice just before serving.
Tip: Perfect as a side dish to dal, kitchari or Ayurvedic vegetable curries.
Ayurveda Tips:
Best Time of Day: Ideal at midday when digestive fire is strong.
Constitution: Especially suitable for Pitta – cooling, light yet flavorful. Kapha types can add extra black pepper powder or ginger.
Variation: For a more protein-rich version, mung dal can be mixed in.
Nutritional Values per Serving
| Nutritional Values | Amount | % NRV* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 215 kcal | 10.8% |
| Protein | 4.0g | 8.0% |
| Carbohydrates | 42.0g | 14.0% |
| Fat | 2.2g | 3.1% |
*Based on a 2000-calorie diet
