Golden Lentil And Spinach Rice Bowl Recipe

About this recipe

A wholesome and aromatic rice bowl featuring protein-packed lentils, fragrant spices, and nutrient-rich spinach, perfect for a satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 Kg Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), 1Kg
• 1 Bunch Spinach Fresh 1 Bunch
• 1 Kg Red Onion 1kg
• 500 G Fresh Vine Tomato 500g
• 100 G Jumbo Garlic 100g
• - Ginger - 100g
• - Jalpur Cumin Seeds
• 100 g Wijaya Coriander Seeds 100G
• 400 g Trs Turmeric Powder 400G
• - Jalpur Coriander Powder Dhana Powder
• - Ktc Vegetable Oil
• 400G Whole Chickpeas In Water
• - Tata Salt

Instructions

1. 1. Wash the basmati rice and lentils thoroughly under running water and set aside.
2. 2. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan and add cumin seeds, letting them sizzle for 30 seconds.
3. 3. Finely chop the onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté them in the pan until golden and fragrant.
4. 4. Add chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook until they turn soft and form a paste-like consistency.
5. 5. Stir in turmeric, red chili powder, and coriander powder, mixing well with the tomato base.
6. 6. Add the washed lentils to the pan, followed by water, and let it simmer for 15 minutes until tender.
7. 7. While the lentils cook, steam the spinach until wilted, then chop it finely.
8. 8. Add the steamed spinach to the lentil mixture, stirring to combine evenly.
9. 9. In a separate pot, cook the rice with water and salt until fluffy and fully cooked.
10. 10. Serve the cooked rice in bowls, topped generously with the lentil-spinach mixture.
11. 11. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves for an aromatic finish.