Spiced Cracked Wheat and Lentils for Grown-Ups

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon each ground ginger and minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon each turmeric, paprika, ground coriander and cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3/4 cup each of cracked wheat and red lentils
• 3 cups water
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 4 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, optional
• Plain yogurt and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

1. Heat oil and butter in a large sauce pan.
2. Add ginger, garlic, turmeric, paprika, coriander, cinnamon and cumin and saute for a couple of minutes.
3. Add cracked wheat and lentils and saute for 2 to 3 minutes to coat with oil.
4. Add water, salt and pepper.
5. Bring to a boil and cover; cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until wheat and lentils are tender (if water is evaporating too quickly, add more).
6. Adjust seasoning.
7. Transfer mixture to a serving bowl and garnish with tomatoes, and jalapenos.
8. Center some yogurt in middle of the dish and garnish with cilantro.

vegetable oil, butter, ground ginger, turmeric, ground cumin, red lentils, water, salt, tomatoes, jalapeno pepper, yogurt

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/spiced-cracked-wheat-and-lentils-for-grown-ups-recipe.html (may not work)