Fragrantredlentilswithrice Recipes

FRAGRANT RED LENTILS WITH RICE

Steps:

• Let the oil get heated in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Add diced onion and stir/saute for 6 minutes or until onion starts to brown.
• Add in ginger and next 5 ingredients; stir/saute for 1 minute.
• Add 3 cups water, lentils, and salt; bring to a boil.
• Cover, lower the heat, and simmer for 20 minutes or until lentils are tender; throw out bay leaves.
• Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
• Add in green onions and jalapeno pepper; stir/saute for 5 minutes.
• Add to lentil mixture along with lime juice, cilantro, and garam masala; stir to combine.
• To serve: put 1/2 cup rice into a shallow bowl; spoon 3/4 cup lentil mixture over rice for each serving; top with 1 tablespoon yogurt for each serving.

RED LENTILS WITH RICE

Steps:

• Put the oil in a large skillet or flameproof casserole with a lid over medium-high heat; a minute later, add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown on its edges, about 5 minutes. Stir in the curry powder, then 3 cups water. Bring to a boil and add the lentils and rice. Bring back to a boil, then cover and adjust the heat so the mixture simmers steadily.
• Cook until the rice and lentils are tender, about 20 minutes. Uncover and, if necessary, boil off excess water. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in the butter if you're using it. When it has been incorporated, turn off the heat and serve.

ITALIAN RED LENTIL AND BROWN RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in broth, diced tomatoes, red lentils, brown rice, Italian seasoning, celery flakes, white pepper, and marjoram. Bring soup to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer until lentils break down and rice is tender, about 55 minutes.
• Stir balsamic vinegar into the soup just before serving.

MUJADARRA (LENTILS WITH RICE)

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water; add lentils and bring to a rolling boil. Cook until slightly tender, about 10 minutes. Add grated carrots; cook until slightly softened, about 10 minutes. Drain lentils and carrots.
• Heat olive oil in the same pot over medium heat; add onions and garlic. Cook and stir until onions wilt and become transparent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in lentils and carrots and reduce heat to medium-low. Add enough water to the pot to keep the lentil mixture from drying out.
• Sprinkle cumin, cayenne, curry powder, salt, and pepper over lentils; stir until heated through and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Serve over rice.