2russet potatoespeeled and diced (about 2 1/2 cups)
1medium carrotdiced (about 1 cup)
2teaspoonskosher salt
3tablespoonsbrown sugar
3cupswater
1/2cupbrown lentils
3/4cupbasmati rice
Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Lime wedges for squeezing
Warm naan or flatbread for serving
Instructions
Measure out the proper amounts of coriander, paprika, turmeric, cumin, and cinnamon; place in a small bowl.
Heat the oil in a 6-quart dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onions and ginger to the pot and saute until the onions become semi-translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic along with the pre-measured spices.
Add the potatoes, carrots and salt to the pot and give it a good stir. Add the sugar and a tablespoon of water and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables develop a glaze-like spice coating as the sugar caramelizes in the pan (about 5 minutes)
Add the lentils, rice, and 3 cups of water to the pot. Bring the contents to a boil, and then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 18-24 minutes, or until rice, lentils, and potatoes are cooked through and no excess liquid remains. Garnish with cilantro and serve with limes and warm naan or flatbread.