Spiced Lentil Rice Delight

🥕 Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1/2 cup lentils
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, grated
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Salt to taste
• 2 cups water
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Rinse rice and lentils separately and set aside.
2. Heat oil in a pot and add cumin seeds until they sizzle.
3. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
4. Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute.
5. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.
6. Mix in rinsed lentils and rice, stirring to combine.
7. Pour in water and add salt, bringing to a boil.
8. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until rice and lentils are cooked.
9. Fluff with a fork and garnish with fresh cilantro.