Mung Beans And Rice With Caramelized Onions

Mung beans and rice seem to be a perfect lunch idea for all those who love rice. Whether you are Indian or not, this dish is going to make you fall in love with it. It is delicious and less time consuming.

Ingredients:

•     One and a half pounds of short grain brown rice
•     1 cup of dry mung
•     1 teaspoon of ground cumin
•     1 teaspoon of grated ginger
•     6 cups of filtered water
•     1 can of organic coconut milk
•     Sea salt
•     Coconut oil
•     Chopped onions
•     Cumin seeds
•     Mustard seeds
•     Chopped cilantro

Steps-by step:

1.  First you will have to place the brown rice, mung beans, ground cumin, ginger and turmeric in a crock pot.
2.  Now let it cook for 3 hours approx.
3.  Once both the beans and rice have been cooked, add in some coconut milk and salt.
4.  Add some of the additional ingredients for 30 minutes. Turn off the heat.
5.  Heat another 11 inch skillet and add some onions, oil and salt to it.
6.  Let it sauté for 10 minutes approx.
7.  After 10 minutes, add some cumin and mustard seeds.
8.  The onions should be caramelized by now.
9.  Garnish and serve with chopped cilantro.

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