Lentil and Basmati Salad with Tamarind Coconut and Cilantro

Ingredients

• For the lentil-rice salad:
• 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed
• 1/2 cup du Puy lentils (also known as French lentils), rinsed and picked through
• 2 1/4 cups water
• 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, including stems
• 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
• For the dressing:
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon black caraway seeds (also known as nigella seeds)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons tamarind paste (I used Neera’s brand)
• 3 teaspoons water
• 1 pinch Salt, to taste

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