Bombay Rice Lentils Recipes

BOMBAY RICE & LENTILS

Steps:

• Saute onion in oil in large skillet until soft.
• Add rice; cook, stirring, several minutes.
• Combine tomato paste, water, cinnamon and lentils in a bowl; add to rice.
• Bring mixture to a boil; cover tightly, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
• Stir in seasoned salt, raisins and pinenuts.
• Grease an 8-inch-square baking dish; pour in rice mixture.
• Cover and bake in preheated 350'F.
• oven 20 to 30 minutes.

EASY ONE POT LENTILS AND RICE

Steps:

• Cover the lentils with the water.
• Peel and crush the garlic cloves lightly with the back of a knife. Leave the cloves whole, so that they flavor the dish but can be removed if desired. (I leave them out of the kids' portions, and give them to my DH and myself).
• Add garlic to the pot, along with the bay leaves, cumin seeds and cinnamon. (DO NOT add salt at this point, as lentils will not cook properly).
• Bring to a boil. Cook at a boil until the lentils are just tender. This should take about 25 minutes, but may take longer dependig on the age of your lentils.
• Add the rice, salt and olive oil, and bring back to a boil.
• Stir, cover pot, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes.
• Check to make sure the rice is done, adjust seasonings, and serve. If there is still too much liquid in the pan, just let it sit uncovered for a few minutes.
• Enjoy!

INDIAN LENTILS AND RICE

Steps:

• Spray 3-quart saucepan with cooking spray. Cook onions, gingerroot, red pepper and garlic in saucepan over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender.
• Stir in 5 cups of the broth, the lentils, turmeric and salt. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 25 to 30 minutes, adding remaining broth if needed, until lentils are tender.
• Stir in tomato, coconut and mint. Serve over rice and with yogurt.