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Rice with lentils (Bengali cuisine recipe)

60 min4 serv.20 февр. 2026 г.

Description

Rice with lime and lentils (a Bengali cuisine recipe) — is rather a thick and hearty soup by our standards. The dish has a rich, unusual taste with a spicy kick. Today I'll share the recipe.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1

    Soak the rice and leave for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Step 2

    Peel the ginger, cut it into thin strips, and sauté in a saucepan with oil, pepper, and turmeric.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Step 3

    Add rice and lentils, sauté for 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Step 4

    Pour in the broth, bring to a boil, and simmer for 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Step 5

    Peel the potatoes, cut them into small cubes, and add to the porridge.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Step 6

    Then add the chicken thighs and simmer for 30 minutes.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Step 7

    When the meat is cooked and the porridge has thickened, remove the thighs and set them aside separately.

  8. 8

    Step 8

    Step 8

    Remove the meat from the bones, cut into small cubes. Return to the porridge.

  9. 9

    Step 9

    Step 9

    Chop the cilantro, mix it with mustard oil and lime juice. Dress the porridge with this mixture and serve.