Rice and lentil pilau

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How to make Rice and lentil pilau

  • Yield : 6
  • Prep Time : 0:10
  • Cook Time : 0:25
  • Total Time : 0:35

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large brown onion, halved, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
  • 3 cardamom pods, bruised
  • 8 fresh curry leaves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 400g can lentils, drained, rinsed
  • 1/3 cup currants
  • 1/4 cup flaked almonds, toasted
  • 1/4 cup fresh coriander sprigs

Method

  • Step 1 Heat oil in a heavy-based saucepan over medium-high heat (see note). Add onion. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until softened. Add garlic and garam masala. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add rice, 2 1/2 cups cold water, cardamom, curry leaves and cinnamon. Stir to combine. Cover. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed and rice is just tender.
  • Step 2 Add lentils. Stir to combine. Set aside, covered, for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove and discard cardamom pods and cinnamon stick.
  • Step 3 Add currants. Season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine. Serve sprinkled with almonds and coriander.

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