Rice Recipe

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Servings: 4 servings Difficulty: Intermediate
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A flavorful Indian-style rice dish with lentils, mustard seeds, and fresh curry leaves
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Rice Recipe

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 servings Calories: 844.5

Description

This vibrant rice dish combines fluffy long-grain basmati with tender white lentils and Bengal gram, creating a satisfying and nutritious meal. The aroma of sizzling mustard seeds, fresh curry leaves, and green chilies infuses the rice with authentic South Indian flavors. A touch of turmeric adds a warm golden hue and earthy depth, while a splash of lemon juice at the end brightens the profile. It is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as a hearty side dish. Simple ingredients come together to create a textured, savory experience that is both comforting and exciting.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Rinse the long-grain rice, white lentils, and Bengal gram together until the water runs clear, then drain well.
  2. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat and add black mustard seeds, cooking until they begin to splutter.
  3. Add the dried chilies, curry leaves, minced green chili, and raw cashew nuts, saut&# 195;©ing for 1-2 minutes until nuts are golden.
  4. Stir in the rinsed rice, lentils, Bengal gram, turmeric, and asafoetida powder, coating the grains with the spices.
  5. Pour in the water and add salt, bringing the mixture to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
  7. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the rice to steam.
  8. Fluff gently with a fork, drizzle with lemon juice and fresh coriander leaves, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 844.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25.5g40%
Saturated Fat 4.1g21%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 97553.9mg4065%
Total Carbohydrate 190.5g64%
Dietary Fiber 65.5g262%
Sugars 0.8g
Protein 20.1g41%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

If you do not have asafoetida, you can omit it or substitute with a pinch of onion powder for depth.

For a richer texture, you can soak the cashews in warm water for 10 minutes before frying.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of water to restore moisture.

This dish pairs well with a simple cucumber raita or a spicy chutney.

Keywords: rice, basmati, lentils, dal, indian, vegan, mustard seeds, curry leaves, channa, cashews, spices, turmeric, chili, lemon, savory, one pot, healthy, gluten free, side dish, main course
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