Spiced Rice and Yellow Lentils

This spiced rice and yellow lentils meal is perfect as a main meal or may be a side dish to be incorporated as part of an Indian feast.  It is a nutritious meal as lentils are high in protein and low in saturated fat.  Also this recipe is a relatively cheap meal and easy to cook.

Spiced Rice & Yellow Lentils

Serves: 4

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 tbs sunflower oil
• 1 tbs onion powder, BUY HERE
• 4 tbs crispy onions
• 1 tsp ground turmeric, BUY HERE
• 1 tbs cumin seeds, BUY HERE
• 1 dried red chilli
• 1 cinnamon stick, BUY HERE
• 3 whole cloves, BUY HERE
• 1/2 tsp crushed cardamom pod, BUY HERE
• 225g basmati rice
• 125g yellow split lentils, rinsed and drained
• 2 1/3 cup vegetable stock
• 6 tbs coriander leaves, finely chopped BUY HERE
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper
• 1 tsp pickles (to serve)
• 1 tbs natural yoghurt (to serve)
• 4 poppadums (to serve)

Method

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan.
2. Add the crispy onions to a saucepan and cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
3. Add the spices and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
4. Place the rice, lentils and stir for 1-2 minutes.
5. Pour in the stock, add the coriander and season well. 
6. Bring to a boil.
7. Reduce the heat to low, cover tightly and cook for at least 10 minutes.
8. Remove from the heat and leave to stand for 10 minutes, remain covered.
9. Spoon into bowls and serve with pickles, poppadoms and yoghurt.

Posted By Herb Wholesalers

Updated : 8th August 2024 | Words : 250 | Views : 2130