Ingredients

• 1 cup - rice
• 1/3 cup - masoor dal (pink lentils)
• 1/3 cup - moong dal
• 1/3 cup - channa dal (Bengal gram)
• 1 - red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp - coriander powder
• 1 tsp - cumin powder
• 1/4 cup - grated coconut
• 4-5 cloves - garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1 tsp - garam masala
• 1 tsp - red chilli powder
• 2 - tomatoes, diced
• 1/4 cup - chopped coriander leaves
• 1 tbsp - canola or vegetable oil
• Salt to taste

How to Make Daalonka Pulao (Lentil Pilaf)

• Cook the lentils until they are quite soft.
• Heat the oil and fry the onions until golden.
• Add the powdered spices, garlic and coconut. Stir together.
• Add the tomatoes and stir. Then add the rice and salt.
• Add 2 cups of hot water. Bring to a boil, cover with a tight lid, turn the heat to medium-low and cook for 15 minutes.
• Add the lentils and mix well.
• Heat through. Check the salt, add coriander leaves and serve hot.