A hearty meal of rice, lentils and spices fried in ghee and cooked down until tender and creamy - this is great wholesome vegetarian comfort food!
- Heat the ghee in a large heavy-based saucepan over medium heat. Add the cumin and chilli. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until aromatic. Add the curry leaves. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes or until softened. Stir in the garlic and ginger for 2 minutes or until aromatic. Add the garam masala and turmeric. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until aromatic. Stir in the tomato for 3 minutes or until softened.
- Add the rice and lentils to the spice mixture. Stir to combine. Add the water and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring often, for 40 minutes or until the rice and lentils break down.
- Add the spinach, lemon juice and salt. Season with pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until just wilted. Serve with raita and fried curry leaves, if using.
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