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In the Levant, Rice and lentil pilaf is vegetarian comfort staple. Mahavira’s Feast is the perfect spice for this beloved and quick dish.
Ingredients
2 TBL olive oil
1 TBL ghee or butter
1 large onion, diced
2 tsp Mahavira’s feast
1 TBL garlic minced
1 TBL 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 TBL chopped parsley
Instructions
1
Heat up big pot on medium heat, add olive oil and ghee.
2
Add onion and cook slowly for 20 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally.
3
Add Mahaviar’s Feast spice and cook for two minutes.
4
Add ginger and garlic and cook for two minutes
5
Add tomato and cook for 5 minutes or until spice and oil separate a bit.
6
Add lentils. season with salt and stir to cook for a few minutes.
7
Add rice and mix.
8
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.
9
Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley
10
Serve with a Tomato cucumber basil salad and plain yoghurt
Spices Used: Mahavira’s Feast