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Easy stove top recipe Indian style "Rice & Lentils"

Click on HERE for the recipe and ingredient list.

I started cooking my own Indian food in May 2017. This is the first recipe I tried, basic rice with lentils. Very easy, and flavorful. 

Ingredients:
 3/4   Cup Tuvar Dal (red split lentils)
 1/2   Cup Basmati Rice
 1     Large Potato
 1     Large Onion (I use Vidalia onions)
 2    Tablespoons Ghee (Or cooking oil of your choice)
 1/4   Teaspoon Cumin Seeds
 1/4   Teaspoon Ground Turmeric
 2  Teaspoons Salt
(I use Pink Himalayan salt)
 1 & 1/4  Cup Water

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Directions:
​Preparation:

• Wash the Lentils and then put them into a bowl of warm water. Cover for 15 minutes. Drain well. Set aside.
• Peel the Potato and cut in 1" chunks.
• Slice the Onion thinly.

​Cooking:
Heat Ghee in a large heavy pan
Fry Cloves & Cumin Seeds cook for 2 minutes.
Next add the sliced Onions and Cubed Potatoes​​ cook for 5 minutes.
​Add the Lentils, Rice, Turmeric, & Salt, cook for  3 minutes.
Add water
Bring to a boil, lower temperature, cover and simmer  for 15-20 minutes or until all of the water is absorbed  and the potatoes are tender.
Let stand for 10 minutes & serve.
ENJOY!
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