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Spicy Rice and Lentils




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1 cup brown basmati rice
1 cup red lentils
1 medium sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 Tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 dried red chili or a 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
boiling water
2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)

In large nonstick saucepan, sauté the onion for 2-3 minutes until
the onion is soft. Add the ginger, garlic, dried chile, and turmeric.
Sauté 1 minute. Add the rice and lentils, stirring to mix. Add boiling
water to cover ingredients by 1/2 inch. Bring back to a boil, reduce
heat, cover and simmer 45-50 minutes or till liquid is absorbed and
the rice and lentils are tender. Remove the pan from heat and allow
it to sit, covered, about 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. Drizzle the
lemon juice and garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.