Mahavira’s Rice and Lentil Pilaf

5 Servings

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 1.5 hours

medium

In the Levant, Rice and lentil pilaf is vegetarian comfort staple. Mahavira’s Feast is the perfect spice for this beloved and quick dish.

Ingredients

2 TBL olive oil

1 TBL ghee or butter

1 large onion, diced

1 TBL garlic minced

1 TBL ginger grated

1 green or red tomato or tomatillo, diced

1 cup dried whole lentils. Soaked in warm water for 30 minutes. Then, washed well and drained.

1 cup basmati rice, washed and drained.

2 cups vegetable stock or water

Garnish

Squeeze of lemon

2 TBL chopped parsley

Instructions

1

Heat up big pot on medium heat, add olive oil and ghee.

2

Add onion and cook slowly for 20 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally.

3

Add Mahaviar’s Feast spice and cook for two minutes.

4

Add ginger and garlic and cook for two minutes

5

Add tomato and cook for 5 minutes or until spice and oil separate a bit.

6

Add lentils. season with salt and stir to cook for a few minutes.

7

Add rice and mix.

8

Add stock, bring to a boil. Cover and lower heat. Simmer for 15 to 20 miutes or until liduid is absorbed and lentils are tender.

9

Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley

10

Serve with a Tomato cucumber basil salad and plain yoghurt