Spiced Cracked Wheat and Lentils for Grown-Ups (Michele Urvater) |
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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 80 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil |
1 tablespoon butter |
1 teaspoon each ground ginger and minced garlic |
1/2 teaspoon each turmeric, paprika, ground coriander and cinnamon |
1 teaspoon ground cumin |
3/4 cup each of cracked wheat and red lentils |
3 cups water |
salt and freshly ground black pepper |
4 tomatoes, seeded and chopped |
2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, optional |
plain yogurt and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish |
Directions:
1. Heat oil and butter in a large sauce pan. Add ginger, garlic, turmeric, paprika, coriander, cinnamon and cumin and saute for a couple of minutes. Add cracked wheat and lentils and saute for 2 to 3 minutes to coat with oil. Add water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and cover; cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until wheat and lentils are tender (if water is evaporating too quickly, add more). Adjust seasoning. Transfer mixture to a serving bowl and garnish with tomatoes, and jalapenos. Center some yogurt in middle of the dish and garnish with cilantro.
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