Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



1
cup
basmati rice

cooked



1
teaspoon
black mustard seeds





2
tablespoons
canola oil





1/2
teaspoon
split urad dal





1/2
cup
cashew nuts

pieces



2
cups
water

or vegetable broth



1/3
cup
lemon juice

fresh



1/4
teaspoon
sea salt





1/4
cup
cilantro

fresh, chopped

 Place rice in a strainer and rinse with cool water until water runs clear. Set aside.
  
In a large saucepan, saute mustard seeds in oil until they begin to pop. Add urad dal and saute until dal turns golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add rice and cashews.  Saute for 2 minutes over medium heat. Stir in water, lemon juice and salt. Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.  (Do not remove cover while cooking.)  Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.

Fluff with a fork, garnish with cilantro and serve