Name: Red Lentil Dahl with Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 0.5 tbsp ghee; 0.5 count small red onion; 1 count garlic clove; 1 count knob of ginger; 0.5 count serrano pepper; 0.5 tsp mustard powder; 3 count bay leaves; 0.5 tsp curry powder; 0.5 tsp ground turmeric; 0.25 tsp garam masala; 0.5 cup dried red split lentils, rinsed and drained; 1.5 cup water; 7 oz can crushed tomatoes; 3.4 oz coconut milk; 1 cup baby spinach; 0.75 cup Hinode Basmati Rice; 1 cup water; 1 tbsp ghee; 0.5 count large onion; 0.5 tbsp chopped cilantro leaves; 0.5 cup frozen peas; count Salt

Rice used

I am using:

Fragrant Basmati Rice

Long and slender grains, the gateway to Indian cooking.

Available sizes

2lb. 5lb. 10lb. 20lb.

Characteristics

Fluffy

Firm

Longer Grains

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Servings

Originally serves 4. Scaled quantities are approximate.

Ingredients to serve:

0.5 tbsp ghee
0.5 small red onion diced
1 garlic clove finely chopped
1 knob of ginger grated
0.5 serrano pepper sliced (optional)
0.5 tsp mustard powder
3 bay leaves
0.5 tsp curry powder
0.5 tsp ground turmeric
0.25 tsp garam masala
0.5 cup dried red split lentils, rinsed and drained
1.5 cup water
7 oz can crushed tomatoes
3.4 oz coconut milk
1 cup baby spinach
0.75 cup Hinode Basmati Rice
1 cup water
1 tbsp ghee
0.5 large onion finely chopped
0.5 tbsp chopped cilantro leaves
0.5 cup frozen peas
Salt to taste

Method

1 Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add diced onion, chopped garlic, grated ginger, sliced pepper (if using), bay leaves and mustard powder. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until aromatic.

2 Stir in curry powder, ground turmeric, and garam masala. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.

3 Add dried lentils to the pan and stir to combine with the spices. Pour in water and tomatoes and bring to a gentle simmer.

4 Let the dahl simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens and flavors meld.

5 Stir in coconut milk and spinach. Simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes.

6 Prepare the Butter Onion Pea Rice Pilaf:

7 Add ghee, Hinode Basmati Rice, onion, cilantro and peas to the rice cooker and stir.

8 Top with water and cook.

9 Fluff before putting into a large bowl to serve.

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