Lentil Rice
Lentil Rice is a variety of rice made with lentil on special occasions.
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03/10/2013
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Preparation Time : 5 mins
Cooking Time : 30-45 mins
Serves : 3-4
Tags :
Biriyani, Indian Special Occasion, Muslim Meal
Main Ingredient :
Rice
Recipe Type :
Lunch Special Occasion
Ingredients :
- Basmati Rice - 400g or 2 200ml teacup
- Mung dal - 125g or 1/3 of the rice
- Oil - 50-60ml
- Cinnamon - 1 piece of 1 inch long strips
- Cardomom - 1(optional)
- Cloves - 2
- Onion - 1 small
- Tomato - 1
- Green Chilli - 1
- Ginger - Garlic paste - 2 tsp
- Mint Leaves - 7-8
- Ghee / Butter - 1tsp
- Water -as required
- Salt - to taste
Method :
- Chop all the onions, tomatoes, chillies and herbs.
- Wash and soak the rice and lentils in a big pot of water for 10-15 minutes. Drain it.
- Heat a pan on a medium heat and add oil.
- Add cinnamon and cloves and fry for about 1/2 a minute.
- Add onion, chilli, ginger-garlic paste and mint leaves and fry for about 3-4 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, rice and lentils and fry for about 3-4 minutes.
- Add about 950ml of water and salt.
- When the water starts to boil, reduce the flame to low, cover and cook the rice for about 15-20 minutes or until all the water is evapourated.
Notes : Tastes better with Burtha, Raitha and Prawn masala/Chicken Shaerwa/Lamb/Mutton Masala.
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