A Delightful Blend of Rice and Pulses (v)

Light, fluffy Basmati is filled with delicious lentils and a mix of fragrant turmeric, hot chili powder, as well as fresh ginger, making it perfect for vegetarians.

Recipe

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Ingredients
Equipment

To Serve

Basmati rice

400 grams
Green gram, whole picked and washed

40 grams
Lentils, picked and washed

30 grams
Split red gram, picked and washed

40 grams
Bengal gram, picked and washed

40 grams
Refined oil

100 ml
Salt (to taste)

1.5 tsp
Turmeric

0.5 tsp
Chili powder

0.5 tsp
Ginger paste

0.5 tbsp
Garlic paste

0.5 tsp
Water

1 litres

Large ovenproof pan with lid

Method

1

Heat the refined oil in a deep pan; add the green gram, lentil, split red gram, and Bengal gram; stir to mix well. Reduce heat and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes. Add 1 cup water and bring to the boil. Cook until the mixture is tender.

2

Add the salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder ginger and garlic pastes; mix well. Add the drained rice and stir to mix well with the cooked grams.

3

Add 3½ cups water and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and cook until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.

4

Cover with a tight lid and keep in a preheated oven (170°C / 325°F) for 10 minutes.

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