Lentils and Savory Rice Recipe

Ingredients :

1 cup

1 cup

2 1/2 tablespoons

2

5 cups

2 1/2 teaspoons

1 1/2 teaspoons

Long grain rice

Red lentils

Ghee

Medium onions, finely sliced

Hot water

Salt

Garam masala

• Wash the rice and drain well.

• Wash lentils well, removing any that float to the surface, then drain thoroughly.

• Heat ghee in a saucepan and fry onion gently until golden brown.

• Remove half the onion and reserve.

• Add rice and lentils to pan and fry, stirring constantly, for about 3 minutes.

• Add hot water, salt and garam masala.

• Bring to the boil, cover and simmer over very low heat for 20-25 minutes or until rice and lentils are cooked.

• Do not lift the lid or stir during cooking time.

• Serve hot, garnished with reserved fried onion.