Spiced Lentil And Vegetable Rice Bowl Recipe

About this recipe

This Spiced Lentil and Vegetable Rice Bowl is your perfect dinner idea if you’re craving a wholesome, high-protein, and flavorful Indian-inspired meal. Red lentils, simmered in a fragrant blend of cumin, turmeric, and chili powder, pair beautifully with a medley of mixed vegetables, creating a satisfying and colorful topping for fluffy steamed rice. The dish is garnished with fresh coriander for a bright and zesty finish. Not only does it taste amazing, but it also offers incredible nutrition—32 grams of protein and 12 grams of fiber per serving. It’s a comforting, balanced choice for any night of the week, and the cooking process is straightforward yet rewarding. Serve this warm, hearty bowl to nourish both your body and soul.

Ingredients

• 1 kg Rice
• - Red Chilli Powder
• - Frozen Mixed Vegetables
• Pcs Bh Kande 1kg
• - Tomato Ketchup
• - Ginger Powder
• 100 g Garlic
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• - Red Chilli
• - Cumin Seeds / Jeera Seeds-250 Gms
• 100 g Salt
• 1 ltr Pansari Tilsari Edible Vegetable Oil
• - Coriander Powder
• 500 G Purima Raw Shelled Nuts
• 500 G Ktc Pure Butter Ghee
• 1 Kg Dried Figs, 1Kg
• 1.5 Kg Natco Rice Flour, 1.5Kg
• 1 Slab Kitul Jaggery Slab 500g By Raala - Natural Palm Sugar Sweetener For Cooking, Baking & Beverages – Rich Caramel Flavor, No Additives, Unrefined &
• - Natco Cardamom Powder
• - Tata Salt

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse the rice under running water and soak it in clean water for 15 minutes.
2. 2. Wash the red lentils thoroughly and set them aside to drain.
3. 3. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan and add cumin seeds until they sizzle.
4. 4. Add finely chopped onions and sauté until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
5. 5. Stir in minced garlic, ginger powder, turmeric, and red chili powder for a fragrant base.
6. 6. Add diced tomatoes and cook until they break down into a thick paste, about 7 minutes.
7. 7. Mix in the lentils and coat them evenly with the spice mixture.
8. 8. Pour in water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
9. 9. Add the Frozen Mixed Vegetables and cook until tender, another 5 minutes.
10. 10. In a separate pot, cook the soaked rice in boiling water with a pinch of salt until fluffy.
11. 11. Drain the rice and layer it in serving bowls with the lentil-vegetable mixture.
12. 12. Sprinkle freshly chopped coriander on top for a burst of freshness.
13. 13. Adjust salt to taste before serving and enjoy while warm.