Golden Lentil Rice Bowl Recipe

About this recipe

A comforting yet protein-packed dish combining fragrant basmati rice and spiced yellow lentils, simmered with aromatic spices for a hearty lunch.

Ingredients

• 1 kg Basmati Rice
• 500 g Onion
• - Tomato Ketchup
• loose Ginger
• 100 g Garlic
• 100 g Jeera
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 50 Grms Red Chili Powder Handmade Spices 50 Grms
• 100 g Salt
• - Coriander Powder
• 1pc Watermelon

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse the basmati rice under cold water and soak for 20 minutes.
2. 2. Wash the yellow lentils thoroughly and set aside for cooking.
3. 3. Finely chop the onion, tomato, ginger, and garlic for the base of the dish.
4. 4. Heat vegetable oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, and sauté until fragrant.
5. 5. Add the chopped onion, ginger, and garlic, cooking until golden brown.
6. 6. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and spices like turmeric, chili powder, and coriander powder.
7. 7. Once the tomato mixture softens, add the rinsed lentils and water, cooking until tender.
8. 8. In a separate pot, cook the soaked rice with fresh water until fluffy and aromatic.
9. 9. Combine the cooked lentils and rice, stirring gently to mix well.
10. 10. Garnish the dish with freshly chopped coriander leaves before serving.