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.
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.
- Yellow onion: 1 head
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Celery: 1 stem
- Vegetable oil: 50 ml
- Beluga lentils: 200 g
2
After that, pour in the broth and boil for ten minutes.
- 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.
- 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.
- Parsley: 20 g