Creamy Indian Lentils & Rice

Creamy Indian Lentils & Rice

From Cooking Light

Serves 6

1 T olive oil
2 C thinly sliced onion
3 minced garlic cloves
1 C uncooked brown rice
1 T curry powder
2 t mustard seeds
1 t salt
1/2 t black pepper
4 C water
1 C dried lentils
1 C chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 C sour cream

Heat oil in a large saucepan, add onion and sauté 8 minutes until browned. Add garlic, rice, curry, mustard seem, salt and pepper. Sauté 1 minute. Add water and lentils; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat; simmer 1 hour until lentils are tender. Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro and sour cream.