| 25 | 500 | 344 |
| Ingredients | Minutes | Calories |
| Prep | Cook | Servings |
| 8 h | 20 min | 6 |
| 1 cup | Basmati rice, dry (brown basmati rice - gluten free) |
| 1 cup | Red lentils, raw |
| 5 gm | Kelp (kombu, tangle) seaweed, raw (1 piece, optional) |
| 2 tsp | Mustard seeds (black or yellow seeds) |
| 2 tsp | Cumin seeds |
| 1 tsp | Coriander seed (cilantro) |
| 1 tsp | Fennel seed |
| 1 tsp | Fenugreek seeds |
| 4 clove | Cloves |
| 2 tbsp | Ghee (or coconut oil) |
| 1/2 medium | Yellow onion (diced) |
| 2 clove(s) | Garlic (minced) |
| 1 tbsp minced | Ginger root |
| 2 tsp | Turmeric, powder |
| 1/4 tsp | Cardamom, ground |
| 1/2 tsp | Asafoetida powder (optional) |
| 4 cup | Water (or vegetable or bone broth) |
| 1 tbsp | Lemon juice |
| 1 pinch | Sea Salt |
| 1 cup | Frozen green peas |
| 1/2 cup | Broccoli, raw (cooked, optional) |
| 1/2 cup | Sweet potato (cooked or carrots, optional) |
| 1/2 cup cubes | Spaghetti squash (cooked, optional) |
| 1/2 cup | Cauliflower (cooked, optional) |
| 1 can(s) (13.5 oz) | Coconut milk, sweetened |
1. Soak rice and lentils separately, with a squeeze of lemon juice in each bowl. Add kombu, if using. In the morning, rinse well.
2. Heat a heavy-bottomed pot on medium heat. Add whole spices (mustard seed, cumin seed, coriander seed, fennel, fenugreek, cloves) and dry-sauté until spices just begin to pop a little.
3. Add ghee or coconut oil and onion. Sauté until onions soften a little. Add garlic, ginger and ground spices (turmeric, cardamom, asafoetida) and sauté a little longer, adding a bit of water if things get sticky or start to burn.
4. Stir in the rice and lentils with water or broth. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for about an hour or longer. If you want it to be more of a congee keep adding water and cooking it longer.\
5. Stir in lemon juice and vegetables. Adjust for taste.
Nutritional Highlights:
Lentils
are a great source of protein for vegetarians and vegans, they are high in fiber which helps to promote bowel regulation!
| Grain | 0.9 |
| Meat Alternative | 0.9 |
| Vegetables | 1.9 |
