Time: 50 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

Wheat and rice were stewed in coconut milk with curry seasoning.

Whole wheat grains are difficult to cook, so soaking them overnight makes cooking easier. This dish beautifully combines two grains: wheat grains and basmati rice, making it an indispensable side dish on the Indian table.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup wheat grains (wheat for sprouting)
• 1/2 cup basmati rice, rinsed
• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp curry powder
• A pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons raisins or currants
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 2 tbsp salted and roasted cashews, chopped

Substituting ingredients
Measuring containers used

1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

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whole grain wheat, basmati rice, curry, ground cayenne pepper, coconut milk, lemon juice, raisin, currant, onions, cilantro, cashews

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Preparation:

Step 1
• Soak the wheat grains for at least 9 hours in enough water to cover the grains by 2 cm. Drain. Place the grains and 1 3/4 cups of water in a small saucepan, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low.
  
  Cover and simmer for about 50 minutes, until the wheat grains are tender but still slightly cooked. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Drain any excess water. The wheat grains can be cooked and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Step 2
• Heat vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown (about 8 minutes). Add the curry powder and cayenne pepper and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring, until fragrant. Add the rice and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and stir.
  
  Pour in 1 cup of water and coconut milk, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Uncover and add the wheat grains and raisins (no need to stir). Cover again, remove from heat, and let steep for 10 minutes.
  
  Add cilantro, lemon juice, and cashews. Serve warm.

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