Kitchree - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. raw rice
1/2 c. red lentils
1 c. cauliflowerets
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2-inch piece ginger, chopped
1/2-inch piece green chili, cut
1/2-inch piece cinnamon stick
1 tsp. cumin seed
1 tsp. mustard seed
1/4 tsp. turmeric
butter and salt to taste
2 c. water, plus

Preparation

Soak lentils for 1/2 hour.
Fry mustard seed in some oil until they jump.
Add cumin, chili, garlic, ginger, onion and cinnamon stick; cook for a few minutes.
Add turmeric and cauliflower. Cook for 10 minutes.
Add drained lentils and some butter; stir and add rice and water.
Simmer, covered, until cooked. Additional water may need to be added.
When almost done, add salt and cook a little longer.
May add a tablespoon of lemon juice and some green coriander and sweetened coconut at the end.