Kitchri

20m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Rinse the rice and lentils and drain.
  2. 2In a pot, add olive oil, drained rice, lentils and salt.
  3. 3Mix the rice for 30 seconds on medium heat.
  4. 4Pour the boiling water and bring to a boil. Then cover and reduce the heat to low heat.
  5. 5Cook for 20 minutes.
  6. 6In the meantime, in a pan, add olive oil, sliced onion, minced garlic and cumin.
  7. 7Stir and fry on low heat for 4 minutes until golden brown.
  8. 8When the rice is ready, mix gently and pour the cumin-garlic mixture on top.
  9. 9Mix everything gently.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 0.75 cup red lentils
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cups boiling water
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 0.33 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion or shallot, thinly sliced
  • 4 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon cumin

Equipment

potwooden spoonstrainersmall bowlpan