Golden Lentil And Coconut Rice Bowl Recipe

About this recipe

A fragrant blend of yellow lentils with creamy coconut rice, spiced with turmeric and cumin for a wholesome Odia-inspired dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 kg Rice
• 200 ml Coconut Milk
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 100 g Jeera
• 100 g Yellow Mustard Seeds
• 100 g Curry Leaves
• 250g Green Chilli
• 100 g Salt
• 1pc Watermelon
• - Coriander Powder

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse the yellow lentils and rice separately under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. 2. In a large pot, bring 200 ml of water to a boil. Add the lentils and turmeric powder, then simmer for 15 minutes.
3. 3. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan, and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, and chopped green chilies. Sauté for 2 minutes.
4. 4. Stir the cooked lentils into the spice mixture, season with salt, and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
5. 5. In a separate pot, cook the rice with coconut milk and the remaining water until fluffy, about 15 minutes.
6. 6. Combine the coconut rice with the lentil mixture gently, ensuring the flavors are evenly distributed.
7. 7. Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves before serving in bowls.