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Ingredients
- 300 g red lentils
- 1200 g water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 240 g onions, cut into quarters
- 40 - 50 g rice (optional)
- 40 g butter
- 50 - 60 g sunflower oil
- 1 tbsp ground sweet paprika
- Nutrition
- per 1 portion
- Calories
- 1381 kJ / 330 kcal
- Protein
- 12.6 g
- Carbohydrates
- 34.9 g
- Fat
- 15.6 g
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