Putting an egg on it has become a trend, but in this instance putting an egg on it becomes a meal. Rice with lentils, egg and yogurt - A complete meal in one pot.
Ingredients
1 Cup Red Lentils
2 Cups White Jasmin/ Basmati Rice
4 Cups Water – Hot Boiled
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Ground Black Pepper
1 tsp Ground Cumin
¾ tbsp Salt
2½ tbsp Tomato Paste
2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
4 Garlic Cloves – Diced
Instructions
In a strainer, thoroughly wash the lentils and rice under cold running water until the water draining from the lentils are clear.
Pour the hot boiling water into a medium pot and add the tomato paste and all the spices and bring to boil.
Once water boil in the pot, add the rice and lentils, stir well and lower to low heat.
Let the rice and lentils cook (with no lid on) until the water are completely gone and absorbed into the rice and lentils. This should take about 40 minutes.
In the meantime, preheat frying pan with 2 tbsp oil over medium heat and add the diced garlic cloves. Saute for about 2 minutes until the garlic is golden, be careful not to over fry it. Garlic is easily burnt.
After the water in the pot is completely absorbed, add the fried garlic in and mix.
Cover the pod with a lid and let it cook for another 15 minutes while covered, over low heat.
Serve with a sunny side up on top and sour cream or yogurt on the side.
Recipe by Maya`s Kitchen at https://www.mayaskitchen.info/2013/07/12/red-lentil-rice-putting-an-egg-on-it/