Spicy Lentil Rice Pilaf
photo by Annacia
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 21
- Yields:
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12 one cup servings
- Serves:
- 12
ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cups diced onions
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 1⁄2 cups brown rice
- 1 1⁄2 cups lentils
- 2 tablespoons fennel seeds
- 1 tablespoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 2 teaspoons ginger
- 6 cups water
- 6 vegetable bouillon cubes
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1⁄2 cup pistachios
- 1⁄2 cup golden raisin
- 3 cups frozen peas, thawed
directions
- pour oil into a heavy, wide pan with a tight-fitting lid. Add onion, garlic and salt. Sweat until aromatic, stirring constantly.
- Add rice and stir to coat. Continue stirring until rice smells nutty.
- Add water,bouillon cubes, orange zest, spices and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 5 to 10 minutes.
- Thaw the peas in a microwave. Stir in peas, and fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with raisins and pistachios.
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Reviews
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This is another winning recipe. It's a great tasting and healthy dish that I enjoyed very much. I did find that I needed to add another 1/4 cup of water and 15 more mins. The rice and lentils were still on the crunchy side in the given time after standing. I used anise seed in place of the fennel and dark raisins as that's what I have. It all came together with a marvelous aroma and wonderful taste. Thanks Barb, you have been a great PAC baby and I'm sorry to see you leave home but I think that you'll do very well in the world, very well indeed:D
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This is another winning recipe. It's a great tasting and healthy dish that I enjoyed very much. I did find that I needed to add another 1/4 cup of water and 15 more mins. The rice and lentils were still on the crunchy side in the given time after standing. I used anise seed in place of the fennel and dark raisins as that's what I have. It all came together with a marvelous aroma and wonderful taste. Thanks Barb, you have been a great PAC baby and I'm sorry to see you leave home but I think that you'll do very well in the world, very well indeed:D
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Barb 3663
Port Allegany, PA