Curry Rice With Orange and Brown Lentils

• basmati rice↗1⁄2 cup
• orange lentils↗1 cup
• brown lentils↗1⁄2 cup
• canola oil↗1⁄4 cup
• tomato paste↗1 teaspoon
• tomatoes, chopped↗1
• onion, chopped↗1
• carrot, chopped↗1
• garlic clove, chopped↗1
• curry powder↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• salt & pepper
• turmeric↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• cumin↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• ginger↗1⁄4 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Add oil to medium size pot, fry onion until soft.

2. 2

   Add chopped tomato, carrot, tomato paste and garlic and stir until a bit soft, about 8 minutes or so on low heat.

3. 3

   Add dry spices to bring out their flavors and aroma.

4. 4

   Add rice and lentils, cover with water just a bit over the rice, approximately 2-1/2 cups or so, bring to boil, cover and simmer for approximately 40 minutes checking periodically to see if tender.

5. 5

   NOTE: The lentils may seem a bit tough even after cooking, but leave covered for about 15 minutes and before serving they will be fine.

6. 6

   Great next to chicken or a great vegetarian meal all by itself!