Split Red Lentils With Basmati Rice and Daikon Relish

Photo: Noelle Ferrada Kelly

Ingredients

1 cup split red lentils

2 1/2 cups water

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 cup orange bell pepper, diced

1 teaspoon tumeric

1 teaspoon coriander powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Relish

3/4 cup daikon, shredded

1 teaspoon ume plum vinegar

2 teaspoons gomasio

Basmati Rice

1 cup basmati rice

2 1/2 cups water

1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Lentils

In a medium pot, heat olive oil and saute' onions, orange bell pepper, garlic and lentils for 5 minutes.

Add water and boil on medium high heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the water has cooked into beans. This dish will not be soupy but will be more like a stew. After the beans have cooked for 10 minutes, add the spices so that the flavors will blend.

Relish

Using a julienne peeler, shred about 3/4 cup daikon and add to a small bowl. Add remaing ingredients and mix well.

Rice

Place rice to a small pot and add water. Heat until water starts boiling. Add salt.

Lower heat to low, and cover pot. Cook for 25 minutes or according to packaging.

Serve lentils in a bowl and place rice on top with a side of relish. Delicious!