Rice with lentils
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Pre-soak the lentils and put them to boil. Meanwhile, sauté the onion and garlic. Add the washed rice to them, and heat in the skillet. Then transfer the mixture from the skillet to the lentils. Cook until done. Serve the finished dish.
Instructions
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Step 1
Soak the lentils in advance for 2-3 hours, rinse the rice.
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Step 2
Peel the onion and chop it finely.
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Step 3
Pour 3 cups of water into a saucepan (the same size cups used to measure the rice and lentils; my cup is 200 g). Bring to a boil, then add the rinsed lentils. Let it simmer over low heat while we sauté the onion and garlic.
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Step 4
Fry the onion until golden brown, then grate the garlic on a fine vegetable grater at the end of frying. Add it to the onion and sauté together (lightly).
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Step 5
Add the washed rice to the same pot.
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Step 6
Mix everything and heat thoroughly.
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Step 7
The lentils were boiled for about 10–12 minutes. Add to them everything from the skillet, plus one teaspoon of butter and salt to taste. Mix well. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat and cook for 10–13 minutes, until the water has evaporated. This rice cooks faster than regular rice.
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Step 8
Can be served.