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Golden Lentils and Rice (One Pot Dal)

Creamy and lightly spiced, golden lentils and rice is like a healthy comfort food! Also vegan, gluten free and a one pot dish!
Author: Inger
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 5
Calories 342 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tablespoon oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cups carrots chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1-2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt or to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 cup yellow mung beans or yellow lentils or red lentils
  • 1 cup brown rice or white rice
  • cilantro for garnish optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or stockpot. Add the chopped onion and carrots and sautee until onions are starting to brown.
  • Add rice, lentils, spices, salt and 6 cups water.
  • Bring it to boil. Partially cover and simmer until tender, stirring occasionally (30-40 minutes for natural brown rice, approx. 15-20 for white rice, or par cooked brown).
  • Taste and adjust salt, curry and cayenne.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

Tip: most of the spices are used in 1 teaspoon quantities. So rather than referring back to the recipe, I measure the cayenne, then line up the remaining jars and very quickly add a teaspoon each.

Nutrition

Calories: 342kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 14gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 995mgPotassium: 330mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 8685IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 3mg
I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.
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