Mahavira’s Rice and Lentil Pilaf

5 Servings

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 1.5 hours

medium

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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine India & South Asia
Servings 5 Servings

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 minutes
    1 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 parsley
    Squeeze of lemon, 2 tbsp Parsley
  • Serve with a Tomato cucumber basil salad and plain yoghurt
Keyword Mahavira’s Feast, Medium, Vegetarian
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