- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon crushed ginger
- 1 (4-ounce) can green chilis
- 3 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- ½ cup white jasmine rice
- ½ cup yellow lentils
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- In a large pot over medium heat, pour in the oil.
- Once it is hot, add the cumin seeds, bay leaf, turmeric, and ginger.
- Sauté the spices until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the green chilis, tomatoes, and onion and stir well.
- Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Rinse the rice and lentils, then add them to the pot along with the water and salt and stir to combine.
- Bring the contents of the pot to a boil, then lower to a simmer.
- Cover and simmer for 20 minutes then serve.