Lentil and Basmati Salad with Tamarind Coconut and Cilantro

Lentil and Basmati Salad with Tamarind, Coconut, and Cilantro

Lentil and Basmati Salad with Tamarind, Coconut, and Cilantro


27 minutes

Details
  • Servings:   6
  • Calories:   227
  • Protein:   7g
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  • Fiber:   3g
  • Sugar:   1g
  • Carb Total:   34g
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  • Trans Fat:   1g
  • Saturated:   3g
  • Fat Total:   7g
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  • Dish:   main course
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Cuisine
  • indian
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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