Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Lemon rice is a traditional Ayurvedic preparation valued for its sour, sweet, pungent taste and heating potency.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Cooked rice tossed in a turmeric-mustard-chana dal tempering and finished off-heat with fresh lemon juice — added off the flame so the sour stays bright, not bitter.
Classical Provenance: South Indian tradition.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- peanuts and cashews in the tempering
- with papad and curd
- fresh coriander
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: amlapitta (reduce the lemon)
- Contraindication: mouth ulcers
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Lemon rice
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup (200g):
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 cup) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 115 kcal | 230 kcal |
| Protein | 2.4 g | 4.7 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 19.5 g | 39.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 1.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | 0.4 g |
| Total Fat | 3.0 g | 6.0 g |
| Calcium | 14.3 mg | 28.7 mg |
| Iron | 1.26 mg | 2.51 mg |
| Magnesium | 12.2 mg | 24.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 38.8 mg | 77.6 mg |
| Potassium | 67 mg | 134 mg |
| Sodium | 249 mg | 498 mg |
| Zinc | 0.35 mg | 0.69 mg |
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Manganese | 0.30 mg | 0.60 mg |
| Selenium | 4.4 µg | 8.8 µg |
| Vitamin C | 3.4 mg | 6.9 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.7 µg | 1.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.11 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3.8 µg | 7.6 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.13 mg | 0.26 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.01 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.94 mg | 1.88 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 83.8 µg | 167.5 µg |
| Choline | 2.4 mg | 4.8 mg |
