Kamut Kitchiri

== Ingredients ==
* 1 cup kamut, rinsed and drained
* 4 cups water
* 1 cup green lentils, rinsed and drained
* 2 tbsp vegetable oil
* 1 cup chopped onion
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 tsp ground coriander
* 2 tsp cumin seeds
* 2 whole cloves
* 3 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
* 2 bay leaves
* 3-inch stick cinnamon
* 2 tsp tomato paste
* 3 cups vegetable stock or broth
* salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
* chopped cilantro for garnish
== Directions ==
# In medium saucepan, combine kamut and water and bring to a boil.
# Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until grains are chewy but not hard in center, about 2 hours.
# Remove from heat, drain if necessary and transfer to medium bowl to cool.
# Meanwhile, in small saucepan, combine lentils and enough boiling water to cover. Set aside 30 minutes. Drain.
# In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
# Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until onion is soft, 5 minutes.
# Add spices, bay leaves, cinnamon stick and tomato paste. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 minute.
# Add stock and bring to a boil.
# Add kamut and lentils. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
# Discard cinnamon stick and bay leaves.
# Season with salt and pepper.
# Serve sprinkled with chopped cilantro if desired.
Category:Vegan Recipes
Category:Brown lentil Recipes
Category:Cardamom Recipes
Category:Kamut Recipes
Category:Tomato paste Recipes