Kitchiri Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Kitchiri
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup masoor dal or 1 cup green lentil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 4 tablespoons vegetarian ghee or 4 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons sunflower oil; 1 1/4 cups basmati rice; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 2 cloves; 3 cardamom pods (or 1-1 1/2 tsp ground cardamom); 2 bay leaves; 1 cinnamon stick; 4 cups stock; 2 tablespoons tomato puree; salt & fresh ground pepper; 3 tablespoons fresh coriander or 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

1 cup masoor dal or 1 cup green lentil
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
4 tablespoons vegetarian ghee or 4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sunflower oil
1 1/4 cups basmati rice
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
2 cloves
3 cardamom pods (or 1-1 1/2 tsp ground cardamom)
2 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick
4 cups stock
2 tablespoons tomato puree
salt & fresh ground pepper
3 tablespoons fresh coriander or 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped

1
Cover the dhal or lentils with boiling water and soak for 30 minutes. Drain and boil in fresh water for 10 minutes. Drain once more and set aside.
2
Fry the onion and garlic int he ghee or butter and sunflower oil in a large saucepan for about 5 minutes.
3
Add the rice, and stir well to coat the grains in the ghee/butter and oil. Stir in the spices. Cook gently for a minute or so.
4
Add the lentils, stock, tomato puree, and seasoning. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes until the stock is absorbed and the lentils and rice are just soft.
5
Stir in the coriander or parsley and check the seasoning. Remove the cinnamon stick and bay leave.

490

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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 masoor dal or 1 cup green lentil, 1 onion, chopped, 1 garlic clove, crushed, 4 tablespoons vegetarian ghee or 4 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, 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.

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