Koushry (Rice & Lentils)
A scrumptious side dish made with lentils and chopped onions.
Yield
4 servingsPrep
5 minCook
40 minReady
45 minLow Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup |
lentils
dark |
|
| 1 | cup |
rice
long-grain |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| 3 | each |
onions
chopped |
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
vegetable oil
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | ml |
lentils
dark |
|
| 237 | ml |
rice
long-grain |
|
| 5 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 3 | each |
onions
chopped |
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
vegetable oil
|
|
Directions
Put lentils & rice in separate pots.
Pour enough boiling water over the lentils to cover them.
Add 1½ cup boiling water to rice.
Simmer both pots, covered, over low heat for 20 minutes.
Drain & combine in one large pot.
Add salt & another ½ cup water.
Cover & simmer 15 to 20 minutes until both rice & lentils are tender.
Meanwhile, fry the onions in oil until golden.
Stir them into the rice before serving.
