Fragrant Red Lentils With Rice

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"From Cooking Light. 409 calories, 9.3 g fat, 20.6 g protein, 63.4 g carb, 9.5 g fiber 13 mg cholesterol."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 40mins
• Ingredients: 19
• Serves: 5

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 cups water
• 1 1⁄2 cups dried red lentils
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
• 3⁄4 cup chopped green onion
• 1 tablespoon seeded minced jalapeno pepper
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 2 1⁄2 cups hot cooked brown basmati rice or 2 1/2 cups brown rice
• 5 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt

directions

1. Let the oil get heated in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add diced onion and stir/saute for 6 minutes or until onion starts to brown.
3. Add in ginger and next 5 ingredients; stir/saute for 1 minute.
4. Add 3 cups water, lentils, and salt; bring to a boil.
5. Cover, lower the heat, and simmer for 20 minutes or until lentils are tender; throw out bay leaves.
6. Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
7. Add in green onions and jalapeno pepper; stir/saute for 5 minutes.
8. Add to lentil mixture along with lime juice, cilantro, and garam masala; stir to combine.
9. To serve: put 1/2 cup rice into a shallow bowl; spoon 3/4 cup lentil mixture over rice for each serving; top with 1 tablespoon yogurt for each serving.

Reviews

[SlooowCooker]

My boyfriend and I really enjoyed this dish. It had the perfect balance of spice - not too much for me and just enough for him - plus it was easy to make. I used ghee for all the fats, but that was the only change I made. The only thing I would do differently tomorrow when I eat the left overs is serve the rice and the lentils separate, and mix at will, plus have a small tomato, cuke and avocado salad on the side to create contrast. Thanks!

 

[whipn it up]

I just tried this tonight and was delighted with the results! It was just what I was looking for light and full of flavour. mmmmmmmmmmmmmm thank you