Directions:
- Heat the sunflower oil in a medium-size heavy-based saucepan. When very hot, carefully add a third of the sliced onion. Fry for five to seven minutes, stirring occasionally with a slotted spoon, until the onion takes on a nice, golden-brown colour and turns crispy. Use the spoon to transfer the onion to a colander and sprinkle with salt. Repeat with two more batches of onion.
- Meanwhile, put the lentils in a small saucepan, cover with plenty of water, bring to a boil and cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the lentils have softened but still have a little bite. Drain into a colander.
- Wipe clean the saucepan in which you fried the onion and drop in the cumin and coriander seeds. Place over a medium heat and toast the seeds for a minute or two, until they release those distinctive aromas. Add the rice, olive oil, turmeric, allspice, cinnamon, sugar, half a teaspoon of salt and plenty of black pepper. Stir to coat the rice with oil, then add the cooked lentils and water. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer on very low heat for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the heat, lift off the lid and cover the pan with a clean tea towel. Seal tightly with the lid and set aside for 10 minutes. Finally, tip the rice and lentils into a large mixing bowl. Add half the fried onion and stir gently with a fork. Pile up in a shallow serving bowl and top with the rest of the onion.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 1965.32 Kcal (8228 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 561.42 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 62.38g | 96% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 52.33mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 3344.41mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbs | 284g | 95% | |
| Sugars | 25.25g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 94.84g | 379% | |
| Protein | 77.47g | 155% | |
| Vitamin C | 44.3mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 104.9mg | 583% | |
| Calcium | 428.4mg | 43% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 149.2 Kcal (625 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 42.62 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 4.74g | 96% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 3.97mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 253.89mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbs | 21.56g | 95% | |
| Sugars | 1.92g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2g | 379% | |
| Protein | 5.88g | 155% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.4mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 8mg | 583% | |
| Calcium | 32.5mg | 43% | |
* 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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