Spiced Tomato Lentil Rice

🥕 Ingredients

• 1 cup rice
• 1/2 cup lentils
• 2 cups water
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• Salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Rinse the rice and lentils under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat and add cumin seeds until they sizzle.
3. Add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger, sauté until onions are golden brown.
4. Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric, and salt. Cook until tomatoes are soft.
5. Stir in the rinsed rice and lentils, mixing well with the tomato mixture.
6. Add water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover the pot.
7. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until rice and lentils are tender.
8. Stir in garam masala and adjust seasoning if needed.
9. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.