Kamut Kitchiri Recipe

Name: Kamut Kitchiri
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup kamut, rinsed and drained; 4 cups water; 1 cup green lentils, rinsed and drained; 2 Tbs. vegetable oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp. ground coriander; 2 tsp. cumin seeds; 2 whole cloves; 3 cardamom pods, lightly crushed; 2 bay leaves; 3-inch stick cinnamon; 2 tsp. tomato paste; 3 cups vegetable stock or broth; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; Chopped cilantro for garnish

Servings: persons

1 cup kamut, rinsed and drained
4 cups water
1 cup green lentils, rinsed and drained
2 Tbs. vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. ground coriander
2 tsp. cumin seeds
2 whole cloves
3 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
2 bay leaves
3-inch stick cinnamon
2 tsp. tomato paste
3 cups vegetable stock or broth
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Chopped cilantro for garnish

1
In medium saucepan, combine kamut and water and bring to a boil.
2
Reduce heat to low.
3
Cover and cook until grains are chewy but not hard in center, about 2 hours.
4
Remove from heat, drain if necessary and transfer to medium bowl to cool.
5
Meanwhile, in small saucepan, combine lentils and enough boiling water to cover.
6
Set aside 30 minutes.
7
Drain.
8
In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
9
Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until onion is soft, 5 minutes.
10
Add spices, bay leaves, cinnamon stick and tomato paste.
11
Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 minute.
12
Add stock and bring to a boil.
13
Add kamut and lentils.
14
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
15
Discard cinnamon stick and bay leaves.
16
Season with salt and pepper.
17
Serve sprinkled with chopped cilantro if desired.

730

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup kamut, rinsed and drained, 4 cups water, 1 cup green lentils, rinsed and drained, 2 Tbs. vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Kamut Kitchiri 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.

Kamut Kitchiri

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