Masoor Khichdi
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Ingredients
- 200 g basmati rice
- 150 g red lentils
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 bay leaves
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 10 g fresh coriander, chopped
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 379 kcal
- Protein
- 13.4 g
- Carbohydrate
- 63.4 g
- of which sugars
- 2.8 g
- Fat
- 7.9 g
- of which saturates
- 0.7 g
- Fibre
- 3.6 g
- Salt
- 0.02 g
Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.
Method
- 1
Rinse the basmati rice and red lentils together.
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a pan and fry the cumin seeds and bay leaf for 30 seconds, then add the onion and cook for 6 minutes until soft.
- 3
Stir in the ground turmeric, then add the rice and lentils and 700ml water.
- 4
Bring to the boil, cover and simmer over low heat for 18-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and porridge-like.
- 5
Season to taste and scatter with the chopped coriander before serving hot.
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