How To Cook PERFECT FLUFFY LENTIL & RICE WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS
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Published 2022-04-15
This is a Lebanese inspired recipe known as Mujaddara but I have put my Indian twist to it by adding a few basic spices and even adding veggies that make it a one pot goodness. I have explained in detail how to cook the perfect rice so that each grain remains separate, the tips and tricks to make crispy caramelized onions and all the possible tricks to make the perfect lentil rice ever. I feel this is the tastiest lentil rice recipe and nutritious too. The cucumber yogurt sauce (I would call it a raita) goes extremely well with this rice. Please try this lentil & rice recipe and send me your feedback.
Ingredients required for making lentil & rice -
* 1 cup ( 200 gm/ 7 oz) whole brown lentils (sabudh masoor/malka masoor)
* 1 cup (200 gm) long grained Basmati rice
* 350 gm/12 oz/ 2 large onions
* 72 gm/3 oz or 10 to 15 green beans
* 90 gm/ 3oz/ 1 large carrot
* 10 gm/0.3 oz/ 1 & 1/2 inch length ginger finely chopped
* 20 gm/0.7 oz/3 to 4 large garlic cloves finely chopped
* 2 green chillies (optional)
* 1 tablespoon tomato paste or 1 ripe tomato. Please fry the tomato till it turns totally mushy.
* 2 teaspoon kashmiri red chilli powder or paprika or 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 2 teaspoon ground coriander (dhania powder)
* 1 teaspoon ground cumin (jeera powder)
* 1 teaspoon heaped garam masala powder
* 1 tablespoon salt + 1/2 teaspoon added while frying green beans
* 5 cups of hot water for cooking the rice and lentils
* 5 to 6 mint leaves(optional)
* coriander leaves (cilantro)
* 1 teaspoon ghee (optional)
* 1/3rd Cup oil
For the yogurt cucumber sauce -
* 4 tablespoons plain unflavored yogurt
* chopped cucumber 1/2 cup
* 1/4th teaspoon crushed black pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon salt or as per taste
* 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
* you can even dry roast about 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds on low heat till fragrant, grind and add it.
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All Comments (21)
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I made this with Green lentils as unable to find brown lentils here in London, believe it or not 😀 this was delicious and I can only improve on making this dish . Thank you Bumbi and you see an excellent teacher ❤️❤️🙏🙏🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🥰
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I'm Italian an cook time consuming Italian food every single day. To me cooking is a pure joy. I've just come across your video for the very first time and I'm definitely going to try this. To be a good cook you must taste and test as you go along and you cook with much sense and professionalism. Your voice is very soothing and you explain exceptionally well. I may well subscribe.
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Another Italian here that loves food from all nationalities and I didn’t hesitate to “smash” the Like button on this after making the tastiest lentils I ever had. This also makes an incredible soup if you do not add the rice and use slightly less water. Thank you so much for this recipe and mesmerizing video.
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I'm Iranian. We called this dish "aadaas polo" it means rice and lentil. I want some...but it's high in calories. I'll eat this dish on my cheat day 🥰
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Dearest Bumbi, I NEVER spent 25 minutes cooking onions and had a good laugh when I heard you say so. I've been wondering for many years why my onions never looked the way I thought they should! Just found your site and everything looks soooo delicious. I can't wait to get started!! Thank you so very much for lovely videos.
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I wish you were my foods teacher in high school. Your voice is so soothing and you narrate so beautifully 😍 💕
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I love how you made the dish so gentle, a dish made with love❤❤
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Last year, I made this for my meal prep week and I swear I ate it two weeks straight and doubled up on the onions (the best part). I had some fresh dill that I needed to use and added to the "raita" and it was pure perfection! This is a regular part of my meal prep at least once a month. Thank you so much, Bumbi❣
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This is like a very soothing bedtime story! What wonderful food and what a wonderful person ❤❤
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I just watched this video, and knew I HAD to subscribe. You’re the real deal. I’ve been learning how to cook Indian food for the last few years and can’t wait to give your recipes a go! Thank you!
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Hello Bumbi, First time on your site, love your soothing voice and presentation style. This recipe sounds and looks so delicious, I can’t wait to try it. Thank you!
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Cooked this today 26/04/24 instead of water, I used coconut 🥥 milk 😋 delicious ... thanks for the recipe.
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This looks amazing and I love your presentation, you have a beautiful voice easy to listen to. Bless.
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This was an AMAZING recipe. We totally LOVED it! Thank you so much for sharing it. 😀
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This lentil rice looks so delicious 😋
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Thank you, as a vegetarian, I love the variety you have in your dishes.
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Excellent sharing ❤
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This is very similar to how we make it in Cyprus, but traditionally without the vegetables! Beautiful recipe and so charmingly and lovingly presented! Thank you!
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Much love from Sri Lanka 😊
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Looks so delicious 😋. I look forward to trying this recipe!
