Curry Rice With Orange and Brown Lentils |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is something I threw together the other night and if I may so, it is absolutley DELICIOUS! It makes great leftovers too. Enjoy! Ingredients:
1/2 cup basmati rice |
1 cup orange lentils |
1/2 cup brown lentils |
1/4 cup canola oil |
1 teaspoon tomato paste |
1 tomato, chopped |
1 onion, chopped |
1 carrot, chopped |
1 garlic clove, chopped |
1/2 teaspoon curry powder |
salt & pepper |
1/2 teaspoon turmeric |
1/2 teaspoon cumin |
1/4 teaspoon ginger |
Directions:
1. Add oil to medium size pot, fry onion until soft.
2. Add chopped tomato, carrot, tomato paste and garlic and stir until a bit soft, about 8 minutes or so on low heat.
3. Add dry spices to bring out their flavors and aroma.
4. Add rice and lentils, cover with water just a bit over the rice, approximately 2-1/2 cups or so, bring to boil, cover and simmer for approximately 40 minutes checking periodically to see if tender.
5. NOTE: The lentils may seem a bit tough even after cooking, but leave covered for about 15 minutes and before serving they will be fine.
6. Great next to chicken or a great vegetarian meal all by itself!
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