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Monday, November 22, 2010

Savory Rice and Lentils Recipe (Kitchri)

Savory Rice and Lentils Recipe

(Kitchri)


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

Method :
  • 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.

Note : This is a soft kitchri with the consistency of porridge. If a drier, fluffier result is desired, reduce water to 3 1/2 cups. Also, whole spices like small cinnamon stick and a few whole cloves, cardamoms and peppercorns may be used instead of garam masala.

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