3 lentil rice risotto Recipes

basmati rice, assorted lentils (i use 1/3 cup each of mung, chana, masoor), turmeric powder (check the color, add more if needed till yellow), ghee (opt for the upper limit for a richer flavor), cinnamon stick, bay leaves, cardamom pods, cumin seeds, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, salt , to taste, lemon juice (optional), cilantro, to garnish

butter, shallots, finely minced, arborio rice, barley, green lentil, dry white wine, boiling chicken or 3 cups boiling vegetable stock, parmesan cheese, whipping cream or 1 tsp half-and-half, salt and pepper, snipped chives