Description
A comforting and flavorful one pot dhal rice, combining red lentils and basmati rice with aromatic spices for an easy, wholesome meal.
Ingredients
1 cup red lentils, rinsed
1 cup basmati rice, rinsed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 green chili, finely chopped
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups water
1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds and cook until they start to pop, about 1 minute.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chili. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the turmeric powder, ground coriander, garam masala, chili powder, and salt. Stir well to combine.
Add the rinsed red lentils and basmati rice to the pot and stir to coat with the spices.
Pour in the water and canned diced tomatoes. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils and rice are tender and the water is absorbed.
Remove the pot from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
Stir in the chopped fresh cilantro and lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes