Pakistani Rice with Lentils and Nut Sauce Recipe

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Pakistani Rice with Lentils and Nut Sauce
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Directions:

  1. Rinse and cook lentils in plenty of water.
  2. Let reduce until there is about 4 cups of liquid leftover.
  3. Drain lentils, reserving liquid.
  4. Set liquid aside.
  5. In the meantime, in a skillet, lightly toast, one by one (just until you can smell them): poppy seeds, cashews and almonds.
  6. Put in blender.
  7. Add jalapeno pepper, garlic, and salt.
  8. Gradually add leftover lentil liquid (should be dark brown after reducing for at least an hour) and puree this mixture.
  9. Puree until smooth and pour into bowl.
  10. Add to this the green onions and cilantro.
  11. Next, sauté the onions in vegetable oil until golden.
  12. Add lentils and sauté for another 15 minutes.
  13. Cover over very low heat and let marinate.
  14. Cook basmati rice.
  15. Then, in a large pot, layer rice and lentil mixture.
  16. Let marinate and simmer over very low heat for about 1 hour (I usually put a dishtowel under lid to trap steam).
  17. Serve, topping with liquid mixture, and adding liquid mixture as you go.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 406.93 Kcal (1704 kJ)
Calories from fat 203.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.66g 35%
Sodium 12.12mg 1%
Potassium 700.71mg 15%
Total Carbs 36.53g 12%
Sugars 3.43g 14%
Dietary Fiber 15.86g 63%
Protein 18.8g 38%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 8%
Iron 5.9mg 33%
Calcium 172.8mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 398.11 Kcal (1667 kJ)
Calories from fat 199.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.17g 35%
Sodium 11.85mg 1%
Potassium 685.52mg 15%
Total Carbs 35.74g 12%
Sugars 3.36g 14%
Dietary Fiber 15.52g 63%
Protein 18.39g 38%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 8%
Iron 5.8mg 33%
Calcium 169.1mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.2
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

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