Indian-Spiced Rice With Lentils

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried lentils
• 1 cup basmati rice (available at Indian markets and some supermarkets)
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 pieces cinnamon stick - (1" ea)
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 3 garlic cloves finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger
• 4 1/3 cups water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Rinse lentils; drain. Place in small bowl. Rinse rice; drain. Place in another small bowl.

Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add cinnamon, cloves, and cumin; sauté about 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; sauté about 30 seconds. Add water, salt, sugar, and turmeric; bring to boil. Reduce heat; add lentils and cook 8 minutes.

Increase heat to high. Add rice and boil 5 minutes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until lentils and rice are tender and liquid is absorbed, about 8 minutes longer. Remove from heat; let stand covered 5 minutes.

Transfer rice to large bowl. Remove cinnamon stick pieces and cloves. Mix in cilantro and lime juice.

This recipe yields 6 servings.