Lentils and Basmati Rice

Ingredients:

3 Tbsp oil

1 leek, white part only, sliced thinly

1/3 large red onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, chopped

3 tsp garam masala

1 cup basmati rice

1 cup lentils

3 cups vegetable stock

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

1/4 cup green onion, chopped

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

2. In a separate saucepan, begin to heat up the vegetable stock.

3. Add leek, onion, garlic, and garam masala to the saucepan with the oil. Cook for 3 minutes or until soft.

4. Add rice and lentils and cook for 2 minutes.

5. Pour hot vegetable stock into mixture and bring to a boil.

6. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer until all stock has been absorbed.

7. Garnish with green onion and cilantro and serve.

I found this recipe in one of my cookbooks and realized I already had everything it called for, except for one medium white onion. I did have 1 leek and 1/3 of a red onion, so I decided that was an acceptable substitution. It was very tasty, and the garam masala in this made the kitchen smell so good while it was cooking that it made my mouth water!