Creamy Lentils and Rice

A budget-friendly vegetarian meal featuring split green lentils and basmati rice infused with aromatic Indian spices and ghee.

Vegetarian Healthy Indian Rice Lentils Budget

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

305.4

kcal / serving

305.4 kcal total

Carbs

50.3g

per serving

50.3 g total

Fat

6.8g

per serving

6.8 g total

Protein

11.2g

per serving

11.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

person

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

GrainsCereals

White Basmati Rice

washed

LegumesPulses

Split Green Lentils

NutsSeeds

tsp

Cumin Seeds

½ tsp

0.5

clove

Garlic

finely chopped

pinch

Salt

to taste

0.25

tsp

Turmeric

ground

0.25

tsp

Garam Masala

0.5

tsp

Black Pepper

freshly ground

OilsFats

Ghee

or butter

Vegetables

0.5

piece

Onion

small, chopped

tsp

Ginger

½ tsp chopped fresh

piece

Green Chilli

whole

Method

Melt ghee in a saucepan and fry cumin seeds for 20 seconds.

Stir in the onion and cook until soft.

Add chilli, ginger, garlic, and salt, then cook for one minute.

Add rice, lentils, turmeric, and 400ml water to the pan.

Simmer gently for 20-25 minutes until rice and lentils are tender.

Stir in garam masala and pepper before serving.