Rice porridge with black lentils

6 servings

35 minutes

Rice porridge with black lentils is a fragrant and nutritious dish of Indian cuisine, combining the tender texture of Arborio rice with the rich flavor of black lentils. This recipe embodies the traditions of Indian housewives who value simple and hearty meals. The lentils add nutty notes, while onion, carrot, and celery enrich it with light sweetness and depth of flavor. Cooked in chicken broth, the rice becomes even more flavorful, and fresh parsley adds brightness and freshness. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner and pairs well with spicy sides or fresh flatbreads. With its rich protein content and warming taste, the porridge is especially good on cool days.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 470.2
• Proteins: 19.6g
• Fats: 10.8g
• Carbohydrates: 73.6g

Ingredients

• Arborio rice: 400 g
• Black lentils: 200 g
• Celery: 1 stem
• Yellow onion: 1 head
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Chicken broth: 2 l
• Parsley: 20 g
• Salt: to taste
• Vegetable oil: 50 ml
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Finely chop the onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté in vegetable oil in a deep skillet until soft. Add the lentils to the skillet and sauté with the vegetables, stirring, for two to three minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Yellow onion: 1 head
   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Celery: 1 stem
   • Vegetable oil: 50 ml
   • Black lentils: 200 g

2. After that, pour in the broth and boil for ten minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken broth: 2 l

3. Pour rice into the saucepan, mix with lentils and vegetables, and cook for another fifteen to eighteen minutes, adding water and broth if they evaporate.

   Required ingredients:

   • Arborio rice: 400 g
   • Chicken broth: 2 l
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

4. Garnish with chopped parsley and remove from heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Parsley: 20 g