French green lentils rice

 

This mild and flavorful rice is made with  French green lentils also known as puy lentils which have very rich and earthy flavor, High level of protein, cooks very easily, and tastes really good.

Ingredients

1/2 cup French green lentils                                                     

1 cup Rice ( washed and soaked for few min)

1 onion finely chopped

2-3 minced garlic pods

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp garam masala

1 tsp turmeric powder

pinch of asafoetida (hing)

1 tsp lemon juice

2 tbsp olive oil

3 cups of hot water

coriander for garnishing

salt to taste 

Method:

Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and asafoetida. then add minced garlic and onions and saute for few min. 

once the onions are cooked add turmeric powder, french green lentils and saute for another min.

Then add chili powder, garam masala and rice. saute till rice is coated with all the spices. Now add salt and hot water, mix well  cover and cook till rice and lentils are soft ( add little more water if required) 

Once the rice and lentils are cooked properly add lemon juice garnish with fresh chopped coriander and seve hot.

Enjoy!

French green lentils