Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cups chopped onions
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup dried red lentils*
- 3/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup basmati rice,* cooked according to package directions
- 2 plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño chili, seeded, chopped
- *Available at Indian markets and in many supermarkets.
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