Tahiri Rice & Lentil Bowl
Fragrant Indian one-pan rice and lentil comfort bowl with cumin, turmeric, and a squeeze of lime. Soft, nutty, and ready in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 12g
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- ¾ cup red lentils
- ¾ cup white basmati rice
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 whole lime (juiced)
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high. Add cumin seeds and toast until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Pour in 2.5 cups water. Stir in lentils, rice, turmeric, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil.
- 3
Lower heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice and lentils are tender and liquid is absorbed, 14–16 minutes.
- 4
Remove from heat. Fluff with a fork, then squeeze lime juice over the top and stir gently.
- 5
Serve hot in bowls. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot with lid
- wooden spoon
- fork
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
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