Yelemecam Sadam (Lime Rice)

Ingredients

• Basmati rice
• vegetable oil
• level tsp mustard seed
• channa dal
• medium Spanish or mild onion
• serrano chiles
• sprig fresh curry leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried curry leaves, rehydrated and patt
• turmeric powder
• quart water
• juice of four limes
• salt to taste
• Chopped cilantro, whole cashew nuts, and lime wedges for garnish