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One Pot Lentil Dahl and Rice Recipe
Lentils, rice, veggies and LOTS of herbs and spices make this One Pot Lentil Dahl and Rice recipe a dinnertime champion!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 207 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons Coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 2 tablespoons minced ginger root
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 Russet potatoes peeled and diced (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 1 medium carrot diced (about 1 cup)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 cup brown lentils
- 3/4 cup basmati rice
- chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
- lime wedges for squeezing
- Warm naan or flatbread for serving
Instructions
- Measure out the proper amounts of coriander, paprika, turmeric, cumin, and cinnamon; place in a small bowl.
- Heat the oil in a 6-quart dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onions and ginger to the pot and saute until the onions become semi-translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic along with the pre-measured spices.
- Add the potatoes, carrots and salt to the pot and give it a good stir. Add the sugar and a tablespoon of water and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables develop a glaze-like spice coating as the sugar caramelizes in the pan (about 5 minutes)
- Add the lentils, rice, and 3 cups of water to the pot. Bring the contents to a boil, and then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 18-24 minutes, or until rice, lentils, and potatoes are cooked through and no excess liquid remains. Garnish with cilantro and serve with limes and warm naan or flatbread.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
207kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
594mg
(25%)
Potassium
430mg
(12%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1304IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 207kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 594mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 430mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1304IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.