Spicy Lentil Rice Recipe

Name: Spicy Lentil Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice (long-grain fragrant rice); ½ cup red lentil; 1 red onion, thinly sliced; 2 small green chilies, finely chopped; 2 stalks curry leaves; coriander leaves; ¼ cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut (if sweetened then strain before adding to dish); 1 lemon, juice of; 1 tablespoon sambhar masala (buy at Indian grocer); 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 2 teaspoons mustard; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 3 tablespoons white Urad Dal (buy at Indian grocer); 2 -3 pinches asafetida powder; 3 tablespoons oil; salt

Servings: persons

1 cup basmati rice (long-grain fragrant rice)
½ cup red lentil
1 red onion, thinly sliced
2 small green chilies, finely chopped
2 stalks curry leaves
coriander leaves
¼ cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut (if sweetened then strain before adding to dish)
1 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon sambhar masala (buy at Indian grocer)
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 teaspoons mustard
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
3 tablespoons white Urad Dal (buy at Indian grocer)
2 -3 pinches asafetida powder
3 tablespoons oil
salt

1
Boil rice in 2 1/2 cups of salted water till cooked.
2
The water should taste as salty as you would want your rice to taste.
3
The extra 1/2 cup of wate is to ensure that the rice does not become too dry.
4
Set the rice to cool on a large plate.
5
Cook the red lentils until soft.
6
Remove extra water and add to cooked rice.
7
Sprinkle salt, Sambhar masala and turmeric over rice, then mix well without breaking the grains.
8
Heat oil in a large pan, add Urad dal, allow to sizzle.
9
Add cumin, mustard, asafoetida, allow to splutter.
10
Add curry leaves, chillies, onions and cook till onions are transparent.
11
Add rice/lentil mixture, sprinkle lemon juice, coconut, corander leaves.
12
Mix gently but thouroughly over medium flame allowing to heat.
13
Serve hot with extra coriander for garnish.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 basmati rice (long-grain fragrant rice), ½ cup red lentil, 1 red onion, thinly sliced, 2 small green chilies, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Lentil 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!

Spicy Lentil Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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