Spicy Curried Lentils And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 teaspoons canola oil or 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
1 teaspoon ginger, finely minced
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 small hot pepper, finely minced
1 cup brown lentils or 1 cup green lentil, soaked, rinsed, and drained
1/2 cup basmati rice or 1/2 cup other long grain rice
3 cups water or 3 cups broth
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt
1 cup frozen peas, defrosted
1 cup diced tomato (fresh or canned)
3 -4 tablespoons cilantro, chopped for garnish
hot sauce or chutney, to taste

Preparation

Pour the oil into a medium or large saucepan with a lid over medium heat. Add the onion, ginger, garlic and pepper. Saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Cook until onion begins to slightly soften, about 5 minutes.
Add lentils, rice, curry powder, and water. Stir well.
Cover the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 35 minutes.
Remove from heat, add peas to pot, replace cover and let sit undisturbed for 5 more minutes.
Add tomatoes and salt and fluff with a fork. Transfer to a serving plate. Top with cilantro. Serve immediately.