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This Indian main features Rice, Red lentils, Split peas, soaked, Boiling water. The flavors come together beautifully. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Geela Kitchuri (Vegetables With Rice & Lentils
Description
This Indian main features Rice, Red lentils, Split peas, soaked, Boiling water. The flavors come together beautifully. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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chopped 2 ea Bay leaves 1/4 c Vegetable oil 1/4 ts Turmeric 1/4 ts Garlic powder 1/4 ts Cayenne 1 1/2 tb Salt 3/4 ts Sugar 2 ea Tomatoes, seeded & chopped 1/4 c Vegetable oil 3 lg Yellow onions, thinly sliced 1/4 c Coconut, chopped 1 1/4 ts Cumin, ground & roasted 1 1/4 ts Coriander, ground & roasted 1 1/4 ts Sambhar spice 2 1/2 tb Cilantro, chopped
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Wash rice & lentils.
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Place in a large pot along with the boiling water.
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Cover & return to a boil.
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Add soaked split peas, carrots, cauliflower, beans, peas, ginger, chiles, bay leaves & oil.
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Stir in the turmeric, garlic, cayenne, salt & sugar.
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Cover & cook slowly for 30 to 40 minutes, be careful not to allow it to burn.
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This can be prevented by occasionally shaking the pot while it is cooking.
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When caulifower florets are cooked, remove them & set aside.
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Stir in the tomatoes & conitue cooking over a low
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heat until the dal & the rice are all blended together.
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Heat remaining oil in a large skillet & brown the onions.
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Stir in the coconut & add the rice & bean mixture.
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Stir gently over a low heat.
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Add remaining spices & return cauliflower to mixture.
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Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 360.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1.5g3%
- Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 62.1mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 70.5g24%
- Dietary Fiber 17.9g72%
- Sugars 16.4g
- Protein 17.8g36%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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