Indian-Spiced Rice with Lentils

• 1 cup dried lentils
• 1 cup basmati rice*
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 1-inch pieces of cinnamon stick
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger
• 4 1/3 cups water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1. Rinse lentils; drain.
2. Place in small bowl.
3. Rinse rice; drain.
4. Place in another small bowl.
5. Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.
6. Add cinnamon, cloves, and cumin; saute about 2 minutes.
7. Add garlic and ginger; saute about 30 seconds.
8. Add water, salt, sugar, and turmeric; bring to boil.
9. Reduce heat; add lentils and cook 8 minutes.
10. Increase heat to high.
11. Add rice and boil 5 minutes.
12. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until lentils and rice are tender and liquid is absorbed, about 8 minutes longer.
13. Remove from heat; let stand covered 5 minutes.
14. Transfer rice to large bowl.
15. Remove cinnamon stick pieces and cloves.
16. Mix in cilantro and lime juice.
17. Basmati rice is available at Indian markets and some supermarkets.

dried lentils, basmati rice, vegetable oil, cinnamon, cloves, cumin seeds, garlic, fresh ginger, water, salt, sugar, turmeric, fresh cilantro, lime juice

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/indian-spiced-rice-with-lentils-106003 (may not work)