Kichdi (rice and lentils)

Kitchdi (spicy rice and lentils)
This is a really nice savoury rice dish and can be eaten on its own or with any of my curry's

Ingredients

3 cups of basmati rice, washed
2 cup red lentils, washed
1 onion, chopped
2 tsp garam masala
1 pint of water
fresh coriander, chopped
1 tblsp vegetable/groundnut oil
salt and pepper to taste

Method

Put the oil in a pan and heat.
add the onions and fry until golden brown.
add the rice and fry until transluscent.
add the garam masala and fry for about a minute to cook the spice.
and the lentils, water, salt and pepper.
bring to the boil.
cover and simmer for about 20-25 minutes.
remove from heat.
remove lid, cover the pan with a clean dish cloth and replace the lid. This helps to get rid of some of moisture in the rice.
leave for 5-10 minutes.
taste, adjust the seasoning to suit then add the coriander.

Lovely and great for anyone who is a vegetarian.