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Name: Authentic Kichiri (Afghan) Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Afghanistan
Ingredients: 1 cup Basmati rice; 1/2 cup red lentils (masoor dal), rinsed; 1/4 cup yellow split peas (optional, but traditional for texture); 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom (or 2 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed); 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves (or 2 whole cloves); 4 cups water (adjust as needed); 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 1/2 cup plain yogurt, for serving (optional); Fresh cilantro or mint, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Kichiri (Afghan)

Afghanistan

Kabul

A savory rice and lentil dish cooked with spices and often served with yogurt.

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