"Loaded with flavor, this rice and lentil recipe makes a satisfying side dish accompaniment to grilled meats...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
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1 teaspoon cumin seeds, crushed
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 1/3 cups uncooked basmati rice or long grain rice
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2 14 ounce can chicken broth
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1/2 cup water
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1 cup frozen peas
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1/2 cup dry red lentils, rinsed and drained
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1/4 cup snipped fresh mint
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1 teaspoon garam masala
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1 recipe Yogurt Raita
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Yogurt Raita
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1 6 ounce carton plain yogurt
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3/4 cup chopped, seeded cucumber (1 small)
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1/2 cup chopped, seeded tomato (1 medium)
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1 tablespoon snipped fresh mint
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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Dash ground black pepper