Mahavira’s Rice and Lentil Pilaf
In the Levant, Rice and lentil pilaf is a vegetarian comfort staple. Mahavira’s Feast is the perfect spice for this beloved and quick dish.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp ghee or butter
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 tsp Mahavira’s feast
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp Ginger grated
- 1 green or red tomato or tomatillo diced
- 1 cup dried whole lentils Soaked in warm water for 30 minutes. Then, washed well and drained
- 1 cup Basmati Rice washed and drained
- 2 cups vegetable stock or water
Garnish
- Squeeze of lemon
- 2 tbsp Parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat up big pot on medium heat, add olive oil and ghee.1 tbsp ghee or butter, 2 tbsp olive oil
- Add onion and cook slowly for 20 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally.1 large onion
- Add Mahaviar’s Feast spice and cook for two minutes.2 tsp Mahavira’s feast
- Add ginger and garlic and cook for two minutes1 tbsp minced garlic, 1 tbsp Ginger
- Add tomato and cook for 5 minutes or until spice and oil separate a bit.1 green or red tomato or tomatillo
- Add lentils. season with salt and stir to cook for a few minutes.1 cup dried whole lentils
- Add rice and mix.1 cup Basmati Rice
- Add stock, bring to a boil. Cover and lower heat. Simmer for 15 to 20 miutes or until liduid is absorbed and lentils are tender.2 cups vegetable stock or water
- Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice and chopped parsleySqueeze of lemon, 2 tbsp Parsley
- Serve with a Tomato cucumber basil salad and plain yoghurt
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