Fragrant Red Lentils With Rice Recipe

Name: Fragrant Red Lentils With Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 cup diced onion; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 bay leaves; 3 cups water; 1 1/2 cups dried red lentils; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; 3/4 cup chopped green onion; 1 tablespoon seeded minced jalapeno pepper; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 2 1/2 cups hot cooked brown basmati rice or 2 1/2 cups brown rice; 5 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup diced onion
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
3 cups water
1 1/2 cups dried red lentils
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
3/4 cup chopped green onion
1 tablespoon seeded minced jalapeno pepper
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon garam masala
2 1/2 cups hot cooked brown basmati rice or 2 1/2 cups brown rice
5 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt

1
Let the oil get heated in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2
Add diced onion and stir/saute for 6 minutes or until onion starts to brown.
3
Add in ginger and next 5 ingredients; stir/saute for 1 minute.
4
Add 3 cups water, lentils, and salt; bring to a boil.
5
Cover, lower the heat, and simmer for 20 minutes or until lentils are tender; throw out bay leaves.
6
Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
7
Add in green onions and jalapeno pepper; stir/saute for 5 minutes.
8
Add to lentil mixture along with lime juice, cilantro, and garam masala; stir to combine.
9
To serve: put 1/2 cup rice into a shallow bowl; spoon 3/4 cup lentil mixture over rice for each serving; top with 1 tablespoon yogurt for each serving.

725

kcal

Calories

Fat

136

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 cup diced onion, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Fragrant Red Lentils With Rice falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fragrant Red Lentils With Rice

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