Rice with lentils and spices

Name: Rice with lentils and spices
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 200 g dry lentils; 200 g basmati rice; 30 ml vegetable oil; 2 pcs cinnamon stick; 2 pcs cloves; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 3 pcs minced garlic; 2 tsp minced fresh ginger; 1000 ml water; to taste salt; 1 tsp sugar; 0.25 tsp turmeric; 15 g chopped cilantro; 30 ml lime juice; to taste black pepper

A dish of rice and lentils prepared with the addition of cinnamon, cumin, ginger, and garlic.

Total: 40 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Nutrition

per serving

kcal: 250
Protein: 10 g
Fat: 2 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings

dry lentils200 g
basmati rice200 g
vegetable oil30 ml
cinnamon stick2 pcs
cloves2 pcs
cumin seeds1 tsp
minced garlic3 pcs
minced fresh ginger2 tsp
water1000 ml
saltto taste
sugar1 tsp
turmeric0.25 tsp
chopped cilantro15 g
lime juice30 ml
black pepperto taste

Method

9 steps

Rinse the lentils and rice separately.
Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the cinnamon, cloves, and cumin, and sauté for about 2 minutes.
Add the garlic and ginger, and cook for another 30 seconds.
Pour in the water, add the salt, sugar, and turmeric, and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat, add the lentils, and cook for 8 minutes.
Increase the heat, add the rice, and cook for 5 minutes.
Reduce the heat, cover with a lid, and simmer until the rice and lentils are cooked and the liquid is absorbed, about 8 minutes.
Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
Remove the cinnamon sticks and cloves. Add the cilantro and lime juice, and stir.