RICE AND LENTIL PILAF - INDIAN STYLE
This is a comfort-food that is an adaptation of a Sara Moulton recipe. Basmati rice with the added flavors of whole spices toasted in oil, with lentils and potatoes. A bit of work, but well worth the effort.
Provided by LifeIsGood
Categories Potato
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, bay leaf, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, chiles, and cloves and then cook for about a minute while stirring, until the spices become fragrant. Take the spices out of the pot and reserve. Turn the heat down to med-low and add the onion to the pan. Cook for approximately 10 minutes, stirring once and a while, and then take the pot off the heat and set aside.
- Rinse the rice in a colander. Once the rice is rinsed and drained, add it to the onion in the saucepan and put in the reserved spices and add the turmeric and cook over med-heat, stirring, for about 1 minute.
- Add in 1 1/2 C water and 1/2 t salt to the mixture and bring it all to a boil over high heat. Cover the pan with a paper towel and then the lid. Let this simmer this way, over low heat, for approx.20 minutes, or until all the liquid has been soaked up. Take the pan off of the heat and set aside, leaving it covered, for approximately 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the lentils, 2 C water and 1/2 t salt in a different saucepan and bring it to a boil over high heat. Then put a lif on it and simmer, over low heat. for approximately 25 minutes (until the lentils get tender).
- Now, heat the remaining 2 T vegetable oil, over medium heat, in a large nonstick skillet. Add in the potatoes and cook for approx 10 or 12 minutes, until the potatoes get a bit browned (stirring occasionally). Take the heat down to low and cook for about 5 minutes more. Then you can add the carrots to the potatoes and cook for 3 more minutes, or just until both are tender.
- Next, you can fluff the rice with a fork and take out the bay leaf, cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, cloves and chiles. Then drain your lentils and stir them into the rice along with the potato mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste and enjoy.
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Jaden Deer
d_j@yahoo.comThis pilaf was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would definitely make it again, but I would use less chili pepper next time.
Ayan Ge
ayan.ge84@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this pilaf. The flavors were very well-balanced and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Jaker Hossain
j-h@aol.comThis was the best rice and lentil pilaf I've ever had! The flavors were incredible and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Jaan Srinu
jaan-s50@yahoo.comThe pilaf was a bit too oily for my liking. I think I'll use less oil next time. I would still recommend this recipe with some modifications.
Mbuya Charlotte
c_mbuya@hotmail.comThis pilaf was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add more spices next time. I would still recommend this recipe with some modifications.
Shinza Sajjad
shinza@yahoo.comThis was a great recipe! I used brown rice and it turned out perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Ash Raja
rash@gmail.comThe pilaf was delicious! The lentils added a nice nutty flavor and the spices gave it a nice kick. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Joan Namuleme
namuleme_joan@hotmail.comThis dish was a great way to use up leftover rice and lentils. It was also very flavorful and easy to make. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Henry Mujuzi
henrymujuzi74@hotmail.comI've made this pilaf a few times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Anton Sophie
antons@yahoo.comThis pilaf was a great way to use up leftover rice and lentils. It was also very flavorful and easy to make. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Babar Ali Kariro
babar.a@yahoo.comThe pilaf was a bit too oily for my liking. I think I'll use less oil next time.
Md Mahafujur Rahaman
m_r50@gmail.comThis pilaf was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add more spices next time.
Alice Motlomelo
m-a20@gmail.comThis was a great recipe! I used brown rice and it turned out perfect.
Anjumkhan Khan
anjumkhan.k71@hotmail.co.ukThe pilaf was delicious! The lentils added a nice nutty flavor and the spices gave it a nice kick.
Sasiram Khadka
khadka-s14@yahoo.comThis dish was a great way to use up leftover rice and lentils. It was also very flavorful and easy to make.
Chibuike Okonkwo
c-okonkwo84@gmail.comI've made this pilaf a few times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing.
Isaac Eshun
eshun_i@gmail.comThis rice and lentil pilaf was a delightful dish! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and it was a great way to use up leftover rice and lentils.