INDIAN LENTILS AND RICE

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Lentils are the "dahling" of Indian cuisine. Here, they're spiced up with ginger, red pepper, garlic and many other flavor-packed ingredients.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 medium green onions, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
5 1/4 cups vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups dried lentils (12 oz), sorted, rinsed
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
1/4 cup shredded coconut
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves or 2 teaspoons dried mint leaves
3 cups hot cooked rice
1 1/2 cups Yoplait® Fat Free plain yogurt (from 2-lb container)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1380 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

Razan Alsalman
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice. I usually make a big batch of rice on the weekend and then use it to make this dish during the week.


ellitizer
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this dish has changed my mind. The lentils are cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Farooq Ahmad Mirani
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This dish is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Namukose Sarah
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I love this dish! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I always feel good after eating it.


Raihan Hossen
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the end result is delicious.


Sara Ulluso
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


ibtesam ch
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This dish is a bit too spicy for me, but I can see how it would be a hit with people who like spicy food.


Malik Sab
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I've never been a big fan of lentils, but this dish has changed my mind. The lentils are cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Nokthula Ndwalane
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


_m.klaudia_
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This recipe is a great starting point for creating your own lentil and rice dish. I like to experiment with different spices and vegetables to create different flavor profiles.


Ferhat Tamarat
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my lentils turned out mushy. I think I might have cooked them for too long.


Munim Ahmed
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added more spices.


Emilija Samankova
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and exciting vegetarian recipes. This lentil and rice dish is definitely one of my favorites. It's packed with flavor and it's really easy to make.


Nansubuga Ruth
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I usually make a big batch of lentils on the weekend and then use them to make this dish during the week.


Violet Shreve
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lentils and rice are always cooked perfectly and the spices are always on point.


Pollob420 Pollob
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best lentil and rice dish he's ever had.


Jessica Hincgley
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this dish changed my mind. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The lentils and rice were cooked perfectly and the spices were well-balanced.


Milon Sk
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This lentil and rice dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and complex, and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.