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Spicy Curried Lentils and Rice Recipe

Spicy Curried Lentils and Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tsp canola oil
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
1 tsp ginger, finely minced
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 small hot pepper, finely minced
1 cup brown lentils or 1 cup green lentil, soaked, rinsed, and drained
1/2 cup basmati rice
3 cups water or 3 cups broth
1 tbsp curry powder
1/2-1 tsp salt
1 cup frozen peas , defrosted
1 cup diced tomato (fresh or canned )
3 -4 tbsp cilantro, chopped for garnish
hot sauce or chutney , to taste

Directions:

Pour the oil into a medium or large saucepan with a lid over medium heat. Add the onion, ginger, garlic and pepper. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes. Cook until onion begins to slightly soften, about 5 minutes.
Add lentils, rice, curry powder, and water. Stir well.
Cover the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 35 minutes.
Remove from heat, add peas to pot, replace cover and let sit undisturbed for 5 more minutes.
Add tomatoes and salt and fluff with a fork. Transfer to a serving plate. Top with cilantro. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	318.05 Kcal (1332 kJ)
Calories from fat	29.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.27g	5%
Sodium	562.14mg	23%
Potassium	818.49mg	17%
Total Carbs	56.46g	19%
Sugars	7.53g	30%
Dietary Fiber	19.83g	79%
Protein	17.16g	34%
Vitamin C	18.3mg	31%
Iron	17.5mg	97%
Calcium	97.1mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	76.36 Kcal (320 kJ)
Calories from fat	7.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.78g	5%
Sodium	134.97mg	23%
Potassium	196.52mg	17%
Total Carbs	13.56g	19%
Sugars	1.81g	30%
Dietary Fiber	4.76g	79%
Protein	4.12g	34%
Vitamin C	4.4mg	31%
Iron	4.2mg	97%
Calcium	23.3mg	10%

* 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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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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