Thursday, June 30, 2011

Spicy Lentils and Rice

Ingredients:

3/4 cup red lentils
1/4 cup brown lentils
1 cup rice
salt for seasoning
1 tablespoon chilli powder (or as desired)
600 ml of water and stock

Directions:

1) Allow red lentils to soak for one hour or overnight
2) Cook the rice seperately, drain and put to one side
3) Combine the remaining ingredients in a pot bringing
the mixture to a boil, and then simmer for about an hour. Keep an eye on the process - do not allow the mixture to burn, add water as necessary.
4) Combine the rice with the lentil mixture and stir well. Season with salt the individual dishes.

Each serving, of approximately two cups, is approximately 500 calories. The meal is nutritious as it combines both grain and protein, and the chilli powder facilitates ones metabolism process. The amount made can be halved or doubled and the mixture can be frozen.

Serves: 4

Preparation time: 2 hours