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Rice and Lentils with Curry Leaves and Ginger (Ven Pongal) Recipe

Rice and Lentils with Curry Leaves and Ginger (Ven Pongal) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 tsp canola oil
2 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp black peppercorns
1/2 cup dried small red lentils
4 cups water
1 cup long- grain rice
3/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp (1-inch) julienne-sliced peeled fresh ginger
1 tbsp clarified butter
12 medium- sized fresh curry leaves

Directions:

Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add cumin seeds and peppercorns to pan. Cook 30 seconds or until cumin turns reddish brown, stirring constantly. Transfer to a mortar; let cool. Crush cumin mixture with a pestle until coarsely ground.
Rinse lentils in a sieve under cold running water until water runs clear. Combine lentils, 4 cups water, and rice in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in cumin mixture, salt, and turmeric; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 10 minutes, stirring once. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Stir in cilantro and remaining ingredients. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	65.43 Kcal (274 kJ)
Calories from fat	23.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.56g	4%
Cholesterol	5mg	2%
Sodium	209.01mg	9%
Potassium	131.11mg	3%
Total Carbs	7.56g	3%
Sugars	0.27g	1%
Dietary Fiber	3.82g	15%
Protein	3.24g	6%
Vitamin C	0.7mg	1%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	24.2mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	48.59 Kcal (203 kJ)
Calories from fat	17.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.9g	4%
Cholesterol	3.71mg	2%
Sodium	155.22mg	9%
Potassium	97.37mg	3%
Total Carbs	5.62g	3%
Sugars	0.2g	1%
Dietary Fiber	2.84g	15%
Protein	2.41g	6%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	1%
Iron	1mg	8%
Calcium	17.9mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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