Baked Kitchari Casserole (spiced Lentil Rice Casserole) With Red Lentils, Basmati Rice, Bay Leaves, Vegetables, Frozen Spinach, Large Tomato, Garlic Powder, Spices, Water, Rice, Salt, Cilantro, Lemon Juice, Ground Coriander, Ground Cumin, Cardamom, Black Pepper, Cayenne, Fenugreek Leaves, Paprika, C
The ingredient of Baked Kitchari Casserole (Spiced Lentil Rice Casserole)
- 1/2 cup red lentils split, masoor dal or a mix of split red lentils and petite yellow lentils, moong dal
- 1/2 cup basmati rice white
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cups vegetables chopped, such as cauliflower, carrots, peas, green beans, corn, bell peppers, zucchini, etc
- 1 cup frozen spinach thawed
- 1 large tomato chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons spices choice, see notes for the spices that I usually use
- 4 cups water
- 3 cups rice
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- cilantro optional
- lemon juice optional
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 teaspoon fenugreek leaves Kasoori methi
- 1 teaspoon paprika or kashmiri chili powder
- 2 teaspoons curry powder or 1 teaspoon garam masala
- basmati rice is what is traditionally used but you can make this with brown rice, see notes
- lentils u2013 I use red lentils or a mix of split red lentils, masoor dal and petite yellow lentils, moong dal, see pics
- carrots
- peas
- green beans
- corn
- bell peppers
- zucchini
- veggies
- frozen spinach
- cauliflower
- fresh tomatoes are a great-add as they lend this some moisture and flavor
- coriander
- cumin
- cardamom
- black pepper
- cayenne
- fenugreek leaves
- paprika
- chili powder
- Garam Masala
- spices
- spices
- bay leaves
The instruction how to make Baked Kitchari Casserole (Spiced Lentil Rice Casserole)