How To Cook Basmati Rice With Lentils
Preparation melt butter in 10 inch diameter oven proof nonstick skillet over medium low heat.
How to cook basmati rice with lentils. When the rice and lentils are done cooking steam the peas. Soak the rice for 6 to 8 hours or overnight. Add garlic to the pot along with the bay leaves cumin seeds and cinnamon.
Leave the cloves whole so that they flavor the dish. Directions cook the rice in the veggie broth with the butter or oil for 25 minutes let it simmer covered. Peel and crush the garlic cloves lightly with the back of a knife.
Meanwhile cook lentils in pot of boiling water until almost tender but still firm to bite about 20 minutes. Bring to a. Directions wash the rice in several changes of warm water until the water runs clear.
Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and the onion. Combine 2 1 2 cups water cardamom allspice bay. Heat a large heavy bottomed skillet over medium heat.
Directions cover the lentils with the water. Add onions and stir 1 minute.