50 min
Hands-on time
+ 30 min soaking or marinating first
EasyDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Method
- 1 Sauté chopped onions with unsalted butter for 6 minutes until softened.
- 2 Add the thick tomato sauce and red chili powder, stir for 2 minutes until the oil turns red.
- 3 Add the red lentils, bulgur, and rice, and stir well for 1 minute.
- 4 Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes until everything is tender.
- 5 Season with salt, sprinkle with dried mint, stir well, and simmer for another 2 minutes before serving hot with lemon.
With an appliance
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Pressure cooker 35 min
Replace step 4: cook lentils, bulgur, and rice under high pressure for 8 minutes, then allow to air dry for 8 minutes; reduce to approximately 14 minutes, ensuring all three ingredients are tender and do not need stirring to prevent sticking.