Spiced Cracked Wheat And Lentils For Grownups

By á-170456

Ingredients

• GARNISH:
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3/4 cup cracked wheat
• 3/4 cup red lentils
• 3 cups water
• Salt to taste
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
• 4 tomatoes seeded, chopped
• 2 jalapeño peppers (optional), seeded, and minced
• Plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil and butter in a large sauce pan. Add ginger, garlic, turmeric, paprika, coriander, cinnamon and cumin and saute for a couple of minutes. Add cracked wheat and lentils and saute for 2 to 3 minutes to coat with oil.

Add water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and cover; cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until wheat and lentils are tender (if water is evaporating too quickly, add more). Adjust seasoning.

Transfer mixture to a serving bowl and garnish with tomatoes, and jalapeños. Center some yogurt in middle of the dish and garnish with cilantro.

This recipe yields 4 servings.