Wash the rice and cook until done but not mushy. Basmati rice usually takes about 10-12 minutes to cook on a medium heat setting, follow the package instructions. Strain so that no water is left.
1 Cup Basmati Rice, 2 Cups water
In a pan heat up the oil and add the mustard seeds. Temper the mustard seeds – careful mustard seeds jump up – until you get the nutty mustard seed aroma.
1 Tablespoon Oil, 1 Teaspoon Brown Mustard Seeds
Add the ginger garlic paste, the turmeric powder, salt, and pepper and stir fry for another minute or two.
1 Tablespoon Ginger + Garlic, 1 Teaspoon Turmeric Ground, To Taste Salt, Pinch Black Pepper Ground
Take from the heat and let cool for a few minutes before adding and mixing in the lemon juice.
Juice of one Lemon
Pour the whole mixture over the cooked rice and mix well. Serve hot.
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Notes
Use Ginger Garlic paste as it mixes into the dish. You can also buy the paste. OR chop ⅓ ginger and ⅔ garlic fine and use that instead.