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( Lentils And Rice )
Koshary
( Lentils And Rice )
Vegetarian and dairy foods go well together, especially when well seasoned and enriched by lentil. A completely kosher combination. There are several botanical varieties of lentil and one we used here is greenish-brown type found in supermarkets.
Ingredients
2 cups lentils
1 tablespoon corn oil
1 medium onion (½ cup), chopped
1 cup dried lentils, soaked in water for, 1 hour and drained
3 cups water, divided
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon cumin seed, ground
2 cups raw rice, rinsed in cold water
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
Crisp fried onions, for garnish
Details
Serves: 8
Method
In a pan, heat oil. Add onion and stir-fry over moderate heat for 2 minutes. Add lentils, 1 cup of water, pepper, and cumin seed. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.
Add remaining water to lentil mixture and bring to a boil over moderate heat. Add rice and salt and continue to boil. The reduce heat to low. Cover pan with a kitchen towel and then a metal pan cover. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring once or twice. Test the rice for doneness. It may be necessary to add another 5 minutes over low heat to cooking time. Remove pan from heat and let the mixture rest for another 10 minutes without opening cover.
Serve warm garnished with crisp fried onions and a side dish of yogurt.
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