Indian Spiced Rice with Lentils
1 cup dried lentils
1 cup basmati rice
2 tsp vegetable oil
2 1“ pieces of cinnamon stick
2 whole cloves
1 tsp cumin seeds
3 garlic cloves - finely chopped
2 tsp fresh ginger - chopped
4 1/3 cup water
2 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
Rinse lentils, drain, place in small bowl. Rinse rice, drain, place in another small bowl.
Heat oil in large heavy saucepan over med-high heat. Add cinnamon, cloves, and cumin: saute about 2 min. Add garlic and ginger: saute about 30sec.
Add water, salt, sugar, turmeric; bring to boil. Reduce heat and add lentils and cook 8 min. Increase heat to high, add rice, boil 5 min.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until lentils and rice are tender and liquid is absorbed, about 8 min longer.
Remove from heat, let stand covered 5 min. Remove cinnamon sticks and cloves. Mix in cilantro and lime juice.
Serves: 6
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