Ingredients
For 5 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Short-grain rice2 cups
- Split lentils1 cup
- Onion1
- Turmeric1 tsp
- Cumin powder1 tsp
- Oil3 tbsp
- Salt2 tsp
- Water7 cups
Method
- LentilsSimmer the lentils in 4 cups water 20 minutes.
- RiceStir in the rinsed rice, salt and remaining water.
- Cook downCook 35 minutes on low, stirring, until the grains collapse.
- SeasonFry the onion with turmeric and cumin and stir it through.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 482 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 13.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 84.5 g |
| Fat | 9.3 g |
| Fibre | 7.2 g |
| Sugar | 2.5 g |
| Sodium | 959 mg |
| Saturated fat | 1.4 g |
| Serving size | about 370 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains none of the common allergens.
Quick answers
How long does Shola-e-Kitchri take to make?
About 1 h 12 min in total: 12 min of preparation and 1 h of cooking.
How many calories are in Shola-e-Kitchri?
About 482 kcal per serving, with 14 g of protein. The recipe makes 5 servings of about 370 g each.
Which allergens does Shola-e-Kitchri contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Shola-e-Kitchri from?
Shola-e-Kitchri is a main course from Afghanistan. Plain rice-and-lentil shola, soft and mild, eaten with yogurt or quroot.