PILAF FOR A CURRY BANQUET
Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook the onion in the oil, in a deep saucepan with the cloves, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cumin seeds, and nigella seeds, if using, until the onion is slightly browned and soft. Keep the heat medium to low and stir frequently; this should take about 10 minutes.
- Add the rice and move it about in the oily spiced onion until it is slicked and glossy, then pour in the stock and bring the pan to the boil. Cover the pan with a lid and cook over the lowest heat possible for 20 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, take the lid off, cover with a tea towel and clamp the lid back on the saucepan. You can leave the rice to rest like this for at least 10 minutes, and up to about 1 hour. Fork the rice through when you are ready to serve it, scattering the toasted sliced almonds and cilantro on top.
CARAMELIZED BEET-LENTIL PILAF
Simple, affordable, and a complete protein-there's a reason why rice and legumes are a staple meal in so many different cultures. Here, tender white rice and quick-cooking lentils make a hearty and satisfying vegetarian bowl. To dress things up and deepen the flavor, quick-cooking grated beets were caramelized and then simmered them with the grain mixture, and it's all topped off with a dollop of creamy yogurt and a sprinkle of Aleppo pepper.
Provided by Shira Bocar
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Add lentils to a small saucepan and cover with 3 inches of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and partially cover. Cook until lentils are almost tender, 10 to 12 minutes; drain.
- In a large straight-sided skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, grated beets, and a generous pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and caramelized, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Add 1 teaspoon salt, cumin, and rice and cook until rice looks opaque, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in 1 1/2 cups water and lentils and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is crisp-tender, 15 minutes.
- Uncover and top with beet greens. Cover and cook until greens are bright green and tender, 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Serve with yogurt, Aleppo pepper, and a drizzle of oil.
BULGUR AND LENTIL SALAD
The best lentils for this hearty salad are French green lentils or black beluga lentils. They're more likely to stay intact while cooking than brown lentils.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, lunch, weekday, salads and dressings, main course, side dish
Time 45m
Yield Serves six
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine the lentils, onion, garlic and bay leaf in a saucepan, and add 2 to 3 cups water, enough to cover by an inch or two. Bring to a gentle boil, add salt to taste, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 25 minutes until tender but intact. Remove from the heat. Remove and discard the onion, garlic cloves and bay leaf. Drain.
- Meanwhile, place the bulgur in a medium bowl, and add salt to taste. Cover with 2 cups hot or boiling water, and allow to sit for 20 to 25 minutes until most of the water is absorbed. Drain through a strainer and squeeze out the water.
- Combine the lentils, bulgur, scallions, radishes, parsley and mint in a large bowl or salad bowl. Whisk together the lemon juice, cumin, salt and pepper to taste, and the olive oil. Toss with the salad, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 372, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 309 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
NIGELLA LAWSON CARAMELIZED ONION & LENTIL PILAF
Came across this recipe on nytimes.com in an article written by the Kitchen Goddess herself: Nigella Lawson. Haven't tried it yet, but I thought I'd share this. I'm drooling over the thought of it! :) I did omit the ghee to make it healthier.
Provided by nomnom
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large heavy-based saucepan, heat over medium heat.
- Add onion slices, and sauté until softened and deep golden brown.
- Remove half the onions and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add turmeric, cumin, coriander, cloves, mustard seeds and curry leaves.
- Add salt, and season with black pepper to taste.
- Combine lentils and rice in a fine-meshed sieve, and rinse well with cold water.
- Drain, then add to pan.
- Add 4 cups water, raise heat, and bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat to very low, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Water should be completely absorbed; if not, remove pan from heat, remove lid and cover pan with a kitchen towel, then replace lid and allow to stand for 10 minutes.
- To serve, fluff pilaf with a fork, and transfer to a serving bowl.
- Garnish with reserved onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.9, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 780.6, Carbohydrate 45.4, Fiber 11.3, Sugar 1.7, Protein 11.1
CARAMELIZED ONION AND LENTIL PILAF
Back in 2003, Nigella Lawson brought to The Times a recipe for chicken and apricot masala, and with it, she paired this dish, a caramelized onion and lentil pilaf. "The sweet smokiness of scorched onion and the depth of spicing you get from cumin, coriander and cloves more than balances out the rich texture of the rice studded with lentils and mustard seeds," she wrote. "This dish is robust and earthy ballast. I might even have it by itself for supper, with no more than a salad of diced cucumber, dressed with yogurt and dried mint, on the side." Perhaps you should do the same.
Provided by Nigella Lawson
Categories dinner, main course, side dish
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large heavy-based saucepan, heat ghee over medium heat. Add onion slices, and sauté until softened and deep golden brown. Remove half the onions and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add turmeric, cumin, coriander, cloves, mustard seeds and curry leaves. Add salt, and season with black pepper to taste.
- Combine lentils and rice in a fine-meshed sieve, and rinse well with cold water. Drain, then add to pan. Add 4 cups water, raise heat, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to very low, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Water should be completely absorbed; if not, remove pan from heat, remove lid and cover pan with a kitchen towel, then replace lid and allow to stand for 10 minutes.
- To serve, fluff pilaf with a fork, and transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with reserved onions.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 300, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 214 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
RAPID RAGU
Much to my husband's horror, when I am feeling fragile and in need of coziness and comfort, my favourite supper is a bowl of mince/ground meat with some grated cheese on top, eaten by greedy, grateful spoonful out of a cereal bowl. I have dispensed with much of the usual, necessary chopping: I use cubetti di pancetta (that's how they're sold at my local supermarket) and a little caramelised onion from a jar. This is everything you could hope for, sweetly salving and as undemanding to make as it is rewarding to eat.
Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a wide, medium-sized saucepan, and fry the pancetta until beginning to crisp.
- Add the lamb breaking it up with a fork in the bacony pan as it browns.
- Tip in the caramelized onions, Marsala, tomatoes, lentils and water and bring the pan to the boil.
- Simmer the ragu for 20 minutes stirring occasionally. Sprinkle over the cheese before serving, if using.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups sliced onions (about 2 medium size onions)
- Heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until the onions are a deep golden brown and soft, about 25 to 30 minutes. Make sure to use a gentle heat and cook the onions slowly so they don't burn. Onions will keep in the fridge for up to 1 week.
MICROWAVE SPANISH RICE AND LENTIL PILAF
Great side dish that doesn't heat up the kitchen. I start this before I get the rest of supper ready, and often have a few minutes to rest before I call the kids in.
Provided by Anemone
Categories Brown Rice
Time 55m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine (drained) lentils, rice, tomatoes, stock, basil, cinnamon and sugar in microwave-safe casserole dish.
- Cover and microwave on HIGH (100%) 8-10 minutes. Continue cooking on MED (50%) 40-45 minutes until rice is tender and fluffy.
- Let stand covered for 5 minutes, sprinkle with your choice of cheese.
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