Curry Rice with Orange and Brown Lentils

Name: Curry Rice with Orange and Brown Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 0.5 cup basmati rice; 1 cup orange lentils; 0.5 cup brown lentils; 0.25 cup canola oil; 1 tsp tomato paste; 1 tomatoes; 1 onion; 1 carrot; 1 garlic clove; 0.5 tsp curry powder; salt & pepper; 0.5 tsp turmeric; 0.5 tsp cumin; 0.25 tsp ginger

A South Asian curry of lentils, basmati rice and tomatoes, seasoned with curry powder and clove and simmered on the stove.

1 hr · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 45 min · 60 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Add oil to medium size pot, fry onion until soft. Add chopped tomato, carrot, tomato paste and garlic and stir until a bit soft, about 8 minutes or so on low heat.
8 min
2
Add dry spices to bring out their flavors and aroma. Add rice and lentils, cover with water just a bit over the rice, approximately 2-1/2 cups or so, bring to boil, cover and simmer for approximately 40 minutes checking periodically to see if tender.
40 min