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    Home » Entree » Green Lentil Rice | Whole Green Masoor Dal Rice

    Green Lentil Rice | Whole Green Masoor Dal Rice

    December 21, 2015 By Vidya Srinivasan 25 Comments

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    Green Lentil Rice

    Green lentil rice makes a great protein rich variety rice for lunchbox. Caramalized onion gives nice flavor to  green lentil rice.

    Now a days my hubby started taking lunch to his office, my biggest worry is what to pack for him. Somehow variety rice is his first choice, well to be frank I am happy with it as it is easy to cook:-)  Weekend is almost over, my confusion will start from now on. This week because of Christmas just three 3 days I should pack lunch, still my mind is wavering about his lunch.

    Today I prepared Pongal for my son, while soaking moong Dal, I saw Green lentil in my kitchen pantry and remembered this Rice, tomorrow I am going to make this with brown rice.

    I learnt this from my Co-sis, when  we visited them during last year Chirtmas vacation she prepared this with spinach - mint raita. I loved it, without any fancy ingredient this such a protein rich one pot meal.  My co- sis is a amazing cook as I mentioned in my previous post, I have learnt many recipes from her. Almost a year back I told her I tired this Green lentil rice and will post the recipe soon, well she know about my sluggishness I am sure she wouldn't be surprised after seeing green lentil rice post in 2015 dec

    After returning from our trip, I tried her recipe but used white rice instead off brown rice. Well those days I had big obsession for brown rice, but now a days we stopped eating white rice in home.  This green lentil Rice is perfect for kids lunch too, it has protein, mild sweetness from onion and less spicy.

    other quick and healthy kids lunch box spl

    Brown lentil pulao

    Carror Rice

    Orange Pulav

    Corainder Rice 

    Peas pulav

    Corn Pulav

    Also try Green lentil sundal

    Green Lentil Rice

    Green Lentil Rice

    Protein Rice with green lentil, caramelized onions and mild seasoning. Perfect for lunch box.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Variety Rice
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Calories: 303kcal
    Author: Vidya Srinivasan

    Ingredients

    • Cooked Rice - 2 cup
    • Green lentil - 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp
    • Onion - 1 big - thinly sliced
    • Sugar - 1/8 tsp optional
    • Salt - as needed
    • Pepper- Cumin powder - as needed I grind equal portion of Pepper and cumin without adding water
    • Coconut Oil/ghee - 1 tsp

    Instructions

    • Soak green lentil in Luke warm water for 1 hours and strain it
    • Wash and Cook rice with 1:2 water, fluff it and keep aside in a wide pan
    • In pan on medium heat, boil 1 cup of water with little salt, once the water starts boiling add the green lentil, cook for 12-15 minutes or till the dal is soft, when pressed with fingers (that ensures the dal is cooked). Avoid mushing the Dal
    • Stir occasionally to prevent dal from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Switch off, wash it with cold water and strain the water and drizzle a drop of oil; mix gently and add to the pan containing rice
    • Add oil to a non stick or hard bottomed pan. When the oil is hot, add onions and saute till the onions turn translucent. Add a pinch of salt and sugar; cook till the onions are caramelized (Sugar is optional, with little more oil this can still be achieved, but I like little sugar in all dish to neutralize flavour and yes I can hear your question, its not sweet). Add it to the pan containing rice and green lentil
    • Add salt and pepper- cumin powder, mix well. Mild protein rich delicious rice is ready. Serve Lentil Rice with any gravy/raita
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    Notes

    Basmati/ Brown Rice, quinoa,couscous, varagu arisi etc. can be used instead of regular white rice
    Whole garam masala spices like cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves, star anise etc.can be used
    Coriander powder, cumin powder, garam Masala can be added for extra flavoring
    Amount of oil may varry while using iron skillet
    Almonds/cashew can be added for extra flavour
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    Nutrition

    Serving: 3g | Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 55mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 2g

    Ingredients:

    Cooked Rice - 2 cup
    Green lentil - 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp
    Onion - 1, big - thinly sliced
    Sugar - 1/8 teaspoon (optional)
    Salt - as needed
    Pepper- Cumin powder - as needed (I grind equal portion of Pepper and cumin without adding water)
    Coconut Oil/ghee - 1 tsp

    Method:

    • Soak green lentil in Luke warm water for 2 hours and strain it
    • Wash and Cook rice with 1:2 water, fluff it and keep aside in a wide pan
    • In pan on medium heat boil water (around 2 cups + 1/2 cup) with little salt, once the water starts boiling add the green lentil, cook  for 12-15 minutes or till the dal is soft, when pressed with fingers (that ensures the dal is cooked). Avoid mushing the Dal
    • Stir occasionally to prevent dal from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Switch off, wash it with cold water and  strain the water and drizzle a drop of oil; mix gently and add to the pan containing ricegreenlentilsundal
    • Add oil to a non stick or hard bottomed  pan. When the oil is hot, add onions and saute till the onions turn translucent.  Add a pinch of salt and sugar; cook till the onions are caramelized (Sugar is optional, with little more oil this can still be achieved, but I like little sugar in all dish to neutralize flavour and yes I can hear your question, its not sweet). Add it to the pan containing rice and green lentil

    green lentil rice

    • Add salt and pepper powder, mix well. Mild protein rich delicious rice is ready. Serve Lentil Rice with any gravy/raita

    Brown lentil can also used for the rice. Follow same procedure and use whole brown lentil instead of green lentil

    Green Lentil Rice

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    1. Priya

      December 21, 2015 at 2:32 am

      This rice recipe is new to me... i am gonna try this for sure... Thank you very much for sharing

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        December 21, 2015 at 4:10 pm

        Thanku Priya:-)

        Reply
    2. CHCooks

      December 21, 2015 at 2:36 am

      A healthy option, nice one dear 🙂

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        December 21, 2015 at 4:09 pm

        Thanku Chcook:-)

        Reply
    3. Sharvari (Mumbai to Melbourne)

      December 21, 2015 at 4:24 am

      interesting recipe. such simple ingredients and high on flavour.. Love it

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        December 21, 2015 at 4:09 pm

        Thanku Sharvari:-)

        Reply
    4. Ritu Ahuja

      December 21, 2015 at 8:00 am

      A healthy and yummy dish. Yum Yum 🙂

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        December 21, 2015 at 4:08 pm

        Thanku Ritu:-)

        Reply
    5. Vajeea

      December 21, 2015 at 10:59 am

      How simple but oh so yummy food! love your recipe! 🙂

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        December 21, 2015 at 4:08 pm

        Thanku Vajeea:-)

        Reply
    6. Freda @ Aromatic essence

      December 21, 2015 at 5:02 pm

      Looks so yummy!! Awesome recipe, Vidya 🙂

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        December 22, 2015 at 5:07 pm

        Thanku Freda:-)

        Reply
    7. Framed Recipes

      December 21, 2015 at 5:09 pm

      Perfect for lunch box. - Sreelatha

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        December 22, 2015 at 5:07 pm

        Thanku Sreelatha:-)

        Reply
    8. kushi

      December 21, 2015 at 5:43 pm

      WOW! Healthy and yummy

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        December 22, 2015 at 5:07 pm

        Thanku Kushi:-)

        Reply
    9. Revathi

      December 22, 2015 at 6:58 am

      Looks like a quick and easy way to make a healthy meal 🙂 I have not used green masoor dal until now, but make a similar rice using whole green moong dal. Guess it is time I tried this green lentil rice 🙂

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        December 22, 2015 at 5:06 pm

        Thanku Reva:-)

        Reply
    10. Antonia

      December 22, 2015 at 8:58 am

      What a thoughtful and caring wife you are Vidya! This is a perfect and healthy lunch!

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        December 22, 2015 at 5:06 pm

        Thanku Antonio:-)

        Reply
    11. Nish Kitchen

      December 22, 2015 at 4:04 pm

      Healthy rice! Looks super delicious!

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        December 22, 2015 at 5:05 pm

        Thanku Rose:-)

        Reply
    12. srividhya

      December 22, 2015 at 7:18 pm

      That’s a healthy and perfect lunch box recipe

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        December 28, 2015 at 4:22 pm

        Thanku Sri:-)

        Reply

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