Oshi Joor-Rawtee (Rice And Mung Beans, Afghani)

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Oshi Joor-Rawtee (Rice And Mung Beans, Afghani)

 

1 cup mung beans

3 1/2 cups water

1 cup basmati or jasmine or long grain  rice, well rinsed

1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon pepper

 

Cook beans in water over moderate heat for 1/2 hour. As green skins rise to

surface during cooking process, they should be skimmed off w/a slotted spoon or

a small sieve and discarded.  Add rice, salt, cumin, and pepper and continue to

simmer mixture over low heat for 1/2 hour more. It should remain moist. Serve 4

to 6.