Creamy Indian Lentils And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups onions, sliced thinly
1 cup brown rice
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 teaspoons mustard seeds
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups water
1 cup dried lentils
1 cup fresh cilantro (coriander)
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream or 1/2 cup yogurt

Preparation

In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium high heat. Saute onion in oil until golden brown (about 8 minutes).
Add rice, curry powder, mustard seeds, salt and pepper and saute 1 minute more.
Add water and lentils and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour.
Remove from heat. Add cilantro (coriander) and sour cream or yogurt. Stir through gently and serve.