Easy one pan meal ready in 15 minutes. Make a larger batch and have leftovers for tomorrow. ✅
Ingredients
1/2 cup
Red lentils, split
1/2 cup
Basmati rice, dry
2 clove(s)
Garlic
(minced)
1/3 cup
White onion
(diced)
1/4 tsp
Cayenne pepper
(or to taste)
1/2 tsp
Turmeric, ground
1/2 tsp
Cumin
1/4 tsp
Cinnamon
1/4 tsp
Ginger, ground
1/4 tsp
Paprika
1 dash
Nutmeg, ground
1 dash
Cardamom, ground
1 tsp
Honey, raw
1 tbsp
Cilantro (coriander)
(chopped)
Instructions
In a saucepan, I warmed some coconut oil. To that I added 2 cloves of minced garlic and 1/2 white onion chopped, sauté until softened. About 1 minute 🧅🧄 . Add 1/2 cup of Basmati rice and 1/2 cup of dal red lentils. Mix and combine well. 🍚
Add water until everything is well covered, at 1-2cups. Bring to a boil, add a pinch of salt and reduce to low heat, then allow to simmer. Keep stirring and add more water if the mixture dries up too quickly. .
At about 15 minutes it should be ready, rice and lentils are tender but not mushy. So time may vary depending on your stove. Tasting is the best way to tell. 😋 . Turn the heat off and add 1/2 tsp if turmeric & cumin, 1/4 tsp of cayenne, 1/4 tsp paprika, dash of cardamom if you have it, dash of nutmeg, dash of cinnamon and ginger. Of course, you may adjust spices to your space. If you have curry powder, that will incorporate a bunch of spices and may be sufficient. 💚 . Add 1tsp if honey and combine well. Let this sit aside for a few minutes to let these flavours blend. Top that off with some fresh chopped cilantro and enjoy!
Notes:
Lentils are an excellent source of B vitamins, iron, magnesium, potassium and zinc. They’re also a great source of plant-based protein and fiber. . They are an economical addition to add nutrients to your meal. So many varieties to choose from! . Try them! 😊
