Pilaf with Sour Cherries and Lentils
2 c Basmati rice (*) 2 Onions, peeled -(thinly sliced) 1/2 c Red lentils (*) 7 oz Sour cherries, -or more (*) 2 c Chicken or meat -broth (*) 4 T Butter, unsalted, -or more Turmeric...
Ingredients
- 2c basmati rice (*)
- 2onions, peeled
- 7ozsour cherries,
Directions
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2 c Basmati rice (*) 2 Onions, peeled -(thinly sliced) 1/2 c Red lentils (*) 7 oz Sour cherries, -or more (*) 2 c Chicken or meat -broth (*)
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Add the cleaned lentils and fry a bit
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then the same for the cleaned rice
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Stir constantly, browning the rice without letting it stick
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Add the cherries and about 2 1/4 cups liquid made up of cherry liquid, stock and water
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Add about 1/4 - 1 t turmeric and about 1/4 t ground cumin if desired
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add necessary salt (depending on the saltiness of your broth)
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Bring to a boil, stir with a fork, cover tightly, and let cook over the very lowest heat for about 20 minutes