Fragrant Red Lentils With Rice

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From cooking light. 409 calories, 9.3 g fat, 20.6 g protein, 63.4 g carb, 9.5 g fiber 13 mg cholesterol.

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Steps

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Let the oil get heated in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.

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Add diced onion and stir / saute for 6 minutes or until onion starts to brown.

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Add in ginger and next 5 ingredients.

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Stir / saute for 1 minute.

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Add 3 cups water , lentils , and salt.

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Bring to a boil.

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Cover , lower the heat , and simmer for 20 minutes or until lentils are tender.

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Throw out bay leaves.

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Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat.

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Add in green onions and jalapeno pepper.

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Stir / saute for 5 minutes.

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Add to lentil mixture along with lime juice , cilantro , and garam masala.

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Stir to combine.

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To serve: put 1 / 2 cup rice into a shallow bowl.

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Spoon 3 / 4 cup lentil mixture over rice for each serving.

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Top with 1 tablespoon yogurt for each serving.

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Ingredients

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vegetable oil, onion, fresh ginger, ground coriander, ground cumin, ground turmeric, garlic cloves, bay leaves, water, dried red lentils, salt, butter, green onion, jalapeno pepper, fresh lime juice, fresh cilantro, garam masala, brown basmati rice, low-fat plain yogurt