====== Indian Spiced Rice with Lentils ======

  *1 cup dried lentils
  *1 cup basmati rice
  *2 tsp vegetable oil
  *2 1" pieces of cinnamon stick
  *2 whole cloves
  *1 tsp cumin seeds
  *3 garlic cloves - finely chopped
  *2 tsp fresh ginger - chopped
  *4 1/3 cup water
  *2 tsp salt
  *1 tsp sugar
  *1/4 tsp turmeric
  *1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  *1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
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   - Rinse lentils, drain, place in small bowl. Rinse rice, drain, place in another small bowl.
   - Heat oil in large heavy saucepan over med-high heat. Add cinnamon, cloves, and cumin: saute about 2 min. Add garlic and ginger: saute about 30sec.
   - Add water, salt, sugar, turmeric; bring to boil. Reduce heat and add lentils and cook 8 min. Increase heat to high, add rice, boil 5 min.
   - Reduce heat, cover and simmer until lentils and rice are tender and liquid is absorbed, about 8 min longer.
   - Remove from heat, let stand covered 5 min. Remove cinnamon sticks and cloves. Mix in cilantro and lime juice.

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  Serves: 6
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