Pakistani Rice With Lentils And Nut Sauce Recipe

Name: Pakistani Rice With Lentils And Nut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dark, round, small lentils; 1/2 cup white poppy seeds; 1 cup cashews; 1 cup sliced almonds; 1 seeded jalapeno pepper; 4 cloves garlic (or as much as you can handle); salt; 4 chopped green onions; 1 bunch chopped cilantro; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; vegetable oil; basmati rice

Servings: persons

2 cups dark, round, small lentils
1/2 cup white poppy seeds
1 cup cashews
1 cup sliced almonds
1 seeded jalapeno pepper
4 cloves garlic (or as much as you can handle)
salt
4 chopped green onions
1 bunch chopped cilantro
1 large yellow onion, chopped
vegetable oil
basmati rice

1
Rinse and cook lentils in plenty of water.
2
Let reduce until there is about 4 cups of liquid leftover.
3
Drain lentils, reserving liquid.
4
Set liquid aside.
5
In the meantime, in a skillet, lightly toast, one by one (just until you can smell them): poppy seeds, cashews and almonds.
6
Put in blender.
7
Add jalapeno pepper, garlic, and salt.
8
Gradually add leftover lentil liquid (should be dark brown after reducing for at least an hour) and puree this mixture.
9
Puree until smooth and pour into bowl.
10
Add to this the green onions and cilantro.
11
Next, saute the onions in vegetable oil until golden.
12
Add lentils and saute for another 15 minutes.
13
Cover over very low heat and let marinate.
14
Cook basmati rice.
15
Then, in a large pot, layer rice and lentil mixture.
16
Let marinate and simmer over very low heat for about 1 hour (I usually put a dishtowel under lid to trap steam).
17
Serve, topping with liquid mixture, and adding liquid mixture as you go.

386

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups dark, round, small lentils, 1/2 cup white poppy seeds, 1 cup cashews, 1 cup sliced almonds, and more.

Yes, Pakistani Rice With Lentils And Nut Sauce 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.

Pakistani Rice With Lentils And Nut Sauce

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