Lentil Curry over Rice Recipe

Name: Lentil Curry over Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces brown lentils; 1 onion, medium, quartered; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 bay leaf; 1 pint stock, light; 6 ounces rice, long grain; 34 pint water; ¾ teaspoon salt; 1 cauliflower, small and cut into florets; 12 ounce butter or 12 ounce margarine; 4 sticks celery, chopped; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 2 apples, chopped and stir lemon juice through; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

6 ounces brown lentils
1 onion, medium, quartered
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 bay leaf
1 pint stock, light
6 ounces rice, long grain
34 pint water
¾ teaspoon salt
1 cauliflower, small and cut into florets
12 ounce butter or 12 ounce margarine
4 sticks celery, chopped
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 apples, chopped and stir lemon juice through
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 lemon, cut into wedges

1
Place the lentils in a saucepan with half the onion and half the garlic, bay leaf and stock.
2
Bring to boil, cover and simmer gently for 40 minutes, or until lentils are tender and the liquid is absorbed.
3
Remove bay leaf.
4
Put rice, water and salt in a large saucepan.
5
Bring to boil and stir once.
6
Cover tightly and simmer for 15 minutes.
7
Cook the cauliflower in boiling salted water until tender / crisp.
8
Drain.
9
Meanwhile heat the margarine or butter and gently fry the remaining onion, garlic and celery until tender.
10
Stir in the curry powder and cook for 1 minute.
11
Add the cauliflower, apple, cooked lentils, lemon zest and a little stock or water.
12
Cook for 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated through.
13
Serve over cooked rice with lemon wedges.

946

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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: 6 ounces brown lentils, 1 onion, medium, quartered, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Lentil Curry over Rice falls under the Vegetarian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lentil Curry over Rice

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Variations & substitutions

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