INDIAN LENTILS AND RICE

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Lentils are the "dahling" of Indian cuisine. Here, they're spiced up with ginger, red pepper, garlic and many other flavor-packed ingredients.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 medium green onions, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
5 1/4 cups vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups dried lentils (12 oz), sorted, rinsed
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
1/4 cup shredded coconut
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves or 2 teaspoons dried mint leaves
3 cups hot cooked rice
1 1/2 cups Yoplait® Fat Free plain yogurt (from 2-lb container)

Steps:

  • Spray 3-quart saucepan with cooking spray. Cook onions, gingerroot, red pepper and garlic in saucepan over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender.
  • Stir in 5 cups of the broth, the lentils, turmeric and salt. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 25 to 30 minutes, adding remaining broth if needed, until lentils are tender.
  • Stir in tomato, coconut and mint. Serve over rice and with yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1380 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

ISI MARKHOOR
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lentils and rice.


Alison Carvajal
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This is one of my favorite lentil and rice dishes. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


emma lawson
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. I love the combination of lentils and rice, and the spices give it a wonderful flavor.


marylyn s
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Liam Engler
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lentils and rice were very flavorful and the spices were just right.


Gugu Jessica
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


KOOFI GADUUD
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The lentils and rice were cooked perfectly and the spices were very flavorful.


lerche heslop
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This dish was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best lentil and rice dish he's ever had.


Vlera Ademi
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this dish was really good. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the spices were very flavorful.


Lambli Richard
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out great. I love the combination of lentils and rice, and the spices give it a wonderful flavor.


Ifeanyi Michael
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I wasn't sure how I would like this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The lentils and rice were cooked perfectly and the spices were delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ram kumar Khatri
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This dish was delicious! The lentils were cooked perfectly, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The spices were well-balanced and gave a nice warmth to the dish.


Altahir Mohammed
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I love this recipe! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Tamar Tamar
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This lentil and rice dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.