Curry Rice With Orange And Brown Lentils

• 1/2 cup basmati rice
• 1 cup orange lentils
• 1/2 cup brown lentils
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 teaspoon tomato paste
• 1 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• salt & pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger

1. Add oil to medium size pot, fry onion until soft.
2. Add chopped tomato, carrot, tomato paste and garlic and stir until a bit soft, about 8 minutes or so on low heat.
3. Add dry spices to bring out their flavors and aroma.
4. Add rice and lentils, cover with water just a bit over the rice, approximately 2-1/2 cups or so, bring to boil, cover and simmer for approximately 40 minutes checking periodically to see if tender.
5. NOTE: The lentils may seem a bit tough even after cooking, but leave covered for about 15 minutes and before serving they will be fine.
6. Great next to chicken or a great vegetarian meal all by itself!

basmati rice, orange lentils, brown lentils, canola oil, tomato paste, tomatoes, onion, carrot, garlic, curry powder, salt, turmeric, cumin, ginger

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/curry-rice-with-orange-and-brown-lentils-244339 (may not work)