Rice and Lentil Pilaf

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Rice and Lentil Pilaf

 

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, chopped

1 tbsp. garam masala spice

1 cup basmati rice

1 cup red lentils

3 cups hot vegetable stock

2 green onions, thinly sliced diagonally, to garnish

 

Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion, garlic and garam masala. Cook

over medium heat for 3 minutes or until the onion is soft.

Stir in the rice and lentils and cook for 2 minutes.

Add the hot stock and stir well. Slowly bring to a boil, then reduce the heat

and simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and all

the stock has been absorbed. Gently fluff the rice with a fork. Garnish with

green onion. Serve as is or with nan bread.

Makes 4 servings.