Spicy Curried Lentils And Rice Recipe

Name: Spicy Curried Lentils And Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons canola oil or 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped; 1 teaspoon ginger, finely minced; 2 garlic cloves, finely minced; 1 small hot pepper, finely minced; 1 cup brown lentils or 1 cup green lentil, soaked, rinsed, and drained; 1/2 cup basmati rice or 1/2 cup other long grain rice; 3 cups water or 3 cups broth; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup frozen peas, defrosted; 1 cup diced tomato (fresh or canned); 3 -4 tablespoons cilantro, chopped for garnish; hot sauce or chutney, to taste

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons canola oil or 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
1 teaspoon ginger, finely minced
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 small hot pepper, finely minced
1 cup brown lentils or 1 cup green lentil, soaked, rinsed, and drained
1/2 cup basmati rice or 1/2 cup other long grain rice
3 cups water or 3 cups broth
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt
1 cup frozen peas, defrosted
1 cup diced tomato (fresh or canned)
3 -4 tablespoons cilantro, chopped for garnish
hot sauce or chutney, to taste

1
Pour the oil into a medium or large saucepan with a lid over medium heat. Add the onion, ginger, garlic and pepper. Saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Cook until onion begins to slightly soften, about 5 minutes.
2
Add lentils, rice, curry powder, and water. Stir well.
3
Cover the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 35 minutes.
4
Remove from heat, add peas to pot, replace cover and let sit undisturbed for 5 more minutes.
5
Add tomatoes and salt and fluff with a fork. Transfer to a serving plate. Top with cilantro. Serve immediately.

365

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons canola oil or 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped, 1 teaspoon ginger, finely minced, 2 garlic cloves, finely minced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Curried Lentils And 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.

Spicy Curried Lentils And Rice

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