LENTIL RICE

Lentil rice

INGREDIENTS

• 400g basmati rice

• 250g tinned lentils

• 3 tbsp oil

• 1 tbsp turmeric

• 1 tsp pepper

• 1.5 tsp salt

• 800ml water

• 400g onions, sliced in rings

• 3 tbsp oil (for frying onions)

HOW TO MAKE

1. In a pot, mix rice, lentils, salt, pepper, turmeric, and 3 tbsp oil. Add 800ml water.

2. Boil until water evaporates, then cover with a towel-lined lid and cook on low heat for 30 minutes (1 hour for crispy rice).

3. In a frying pan, heat 3 tbsp oil and sauté onions until golden brown.

4. Top the cooked rice with fried onions.