Plain ol' Daal Chaawal (Rice and Lentils)

Nothing like good ol' comfort food. Rice and lentils  is a great dish that can be prepared in a very short amount of time. This dish is good anytime, lunch or dinner.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup red Indian lentils
1/2 cup yellow Indian lentils
1 tsp salt (more or less according to taste)
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric
1tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
dash of paprika
4 1/2 cups water
2-3 segments of garlic, shredded finely
3 tbs of oil

1. Take all the ingredients except for the garlic and oil and set to cook on medium heat. When the mixture boils, turn down the heat to a low simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes.

2. In a separate pan, brown the garlic in oil and mix it with the lentils.

3. Top off with some chopped corriander and serve over rice (recipe below).


Onion flavoured Basmati Rice

1 cup of basmati rice, soaked in luke warm water
2 cups of water
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbs of oil
1 small onion, finely sliced
1 tsp cumin seeds

1.  Saute the onion until golden brown and add the cumin seeds, stir for 2 minutes. Add water and salt, let the water heat up.

2. Drain the rice and add to the water, allow the rice to cook uncovered.

3. When about 95% of the water is dry, turn the heat to a minimum and cover and let cook for about 15- 20 minutes.

4. Mix and serve.