Kitchree

• 1 c. raw rice
• 1/2 c. red lentils
• 1 c. cauliflowerets
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2-inch piece ginger, chopped
• 1/2-inch piece green chili, cut
• 1/2-inch piece cinnamon stick
• 1 tsp. cumin seed
• 1 tsp. mustard seed
• 1/4 tsp. turmeric
• butter and salt to taste
• 2 c. water, plus

1. Soak lentils for 1/2 hour.
2. Fry mustard seed in some oil until they jump.
3. Add cumin, chili, garlic, ginger, onion and cinnamon stick; cook for a few minutes.
4. Add turmeric and cauliflower. Cook for 10 minutes.
5. Add drained lentils and some butter; stir and add rice and water.
6. Simmer, covered, until cooked. Additional water may need to be added.
7. When almost done, add salt and cook a little longer.
8. May add a tablespoon of lemon juice and some green coriander and sweetened coconut at the end.

rice, red lentils, cauliflowerets, onion, garlic, ginger, green chili, cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, butter, water

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=305399 (may not work)