Indian Spiced Rice with Raisins and Tofu Recipe

1 tbsp canola oil 1 cup onions (chopped) 1 tbsp ginger root (minced fresh) 1 clove garlic cloves (minced) 12 tsp coriander seed (ground) 12 tsp ground cardamom 14 tsp ground nutmeg 12 tsp ground cumin 1 14 cups jasmine rice (dry)

34 tsp salt 12 cup lentils (dry) 3 cups water 1 potatoes (peeled and diced) 1 red bell pepper (chopped) 12 cup green peas 3 tbsps raisins 1 tbsp butter (optional)

1	In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions, and cook, stirring frequently until they have softened. Sprinkle in the ginger, garlic, coriander, cardamom, nutmeg, and cumin. Cook for 3 minutes more, stirring frequently.
2	Pour the rice into the saucepan and saute the rice with the spices for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour the lentils and salt into the saucepan. Pour 3 cups of water into the pan, stir.
3	Place the potatoes into the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover the pan and turn the heat to low. Cook for 10 minutes.
4	Place the bell pepper, peas, and raisins into the saucepan. Stir well, then cover the pan again. Cook 10 minutes more, or until the rice, potatoes, and lentils are tender. Stir in the butter, if you like. Serve and enjoy. Amount Per Serving Calories 439 Calories from Fat 66 % Daily Value * Total Fat 7 g 11% Saturated Fat 2 g 10% Trans Fat 0% Cholesterol 8 mg 3% Sodium 482 mg 20% Total Carbohydrate 81 g 27% Dietary Fiber 11 g 45% Sugars 7 g Protein 13 g Vitamin A 18% Vitamin C 49 mg 81% Calcium 65 mg 7% Iron 5 mg 30% Potassium 702 mg 3% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. I modified it by eliminating th lentils and butter, using I Can't Believe It's Not Butter and tofu instead.  I also added a little red pepper flakes.  I think you;ll enjoy this one! Be Happy❤Be Healthy!