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
Spices Used: Mahavira’s Feast
5 Servings
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 1.5 hours
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 1.5 hours
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