Spiced Rice Lentils with Grilled Pineapple

Spiced rice lentils aka khichdi with grilled pineapple and cucumber honey lemon yogurt is a vibrant platter full of good health and deliciousness.

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RECIPE INGREDIENTS

» For Spiced Rice Lentils //

• basmati rice - 1 cup
• split green gram - 1/2 cup
• spinach fresh or frozen - 1 1/2 cup
• potatoes, diced - 2 medium-sized
• corn kernels - 1/4 cup
• olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• cumin seeds - 2 teaspoons
• garam masala powder - 1 teaspoon
• salt, as per taste
• green chilies, chopped - 1
• turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon

» For Grilled Pineapple //

• 1 fresh pineapple
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• cooking spray

» For Cucumber Honey Lemon Yogurt //

• plain yogurt, chilled - 1 cup
• pineapple, chopped - 1/4 cup
• cucumber, chopped - 1/4 cup
• honey - 2 tablespoons
• red chili, chopped - 1 teaspoon
• brown sugar - 1 tablespoon
• ground pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• salt, as per taste
• lemon juice - 2 teaspoons

» For Serving //

• pitted cherries
• roasted onions
• roasted peanuts
• red onions, chopped
• tomatoes, chopped
• corn kernels

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

» For Spiced Rice Lentils //

1. Wash rice and lentils together. Soak in water for about 10 minutes. Drain and keep aside. Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds. When they start to splutter add potatoes and saute for 3-4 minutes.
2. Now add spinach, green chilies, corn, turmeric powder, salt and garam masala powder.
3. Sauté for another 5 minutes. Add rice, lentils, with 3 cups of water and give it a stir.
4. Let it come to boil and close the lid.
5. Cook on high heat for 7-8 whistles and then remove from the heat.
6. Let the pressure cool off completely and then open the lid of the cooker. The khichdi will be mushy and soft by now, and this is exactly
7. what we want.

» For Grilled Pineapple //

1. Peel pineapple and cut into eight wedges. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the brown sugar, honey and lime juice; add pineapple. Seal the bag and refrigerate to coat for 1 hour.
2. Spray grill pan with cooking spray before starting the grill. Drain and remove marinade. Grill pineapple, covered, over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

» For Cucumber Honey Lemon Yogurt //

1. In a small bowl, add yogurt, cucumber, pineapple, red chili, honey, brown sugar, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until serving.

» For Serving //

1. Top with some butter, onions, corn, tomatoes, peanuts, roasted onions and cherries.
2. Serve along with cucumber honey lemon yogurt and grilled pineapple.

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