Lemon Rice

Directions

1. 1
   Wash the rice in several changes of water.
2. 2
   Drain thoroughly.
3. 3
   Combine rice, salt and water in a medium pot and bring to a boil.
4. 4
   Cover tightly.
5. 5
   Reduce the heat to very low and cook for 25 minutes.
6. 6
   Add the oil in a large frying pan, heat the oil over moderately high heat.
7. 7
   When hot, add the mustard seeds.
8. 8
   As soon as they begin to pop (a matter of seconds) add the curry leaves.
9. 9
   Stir once and pour the contents of the frying pan over the rice.
10. 10
    Add the lemon juice and zest and mix gently with a fork.
11. 11
    Mix again as you transfer the rice to a serving dish.