Friday, October 5, 2007

Linda's Crunchy Indian Snack

I realize this is not an easy one to make, adn includes less than normal ingredients, but it is OH SO yummy! Reminds me of a spicy trail mix.

1/2 C raw lentils
1/2 C raw long grain rice
1/2 C raw split peas
6 C water

4 TBS olive oil
2 TBS sesame seeds
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground turmeric

1 C roasted peanuts
1 C cashews
1/2 C raisins
1/8 tsp cayenne
1/4 tsp ground cloves
2 tsp salt

-rinse lentils, rice and peas then put in pan with water. Bring to a boil, and boil for 1 minute.
-remove from heat, cover, set aside for 10 minutes.
-drain and rinse with cold water. Spread on paper towel and pat dry.
-in large frying pan, heat oil on medium heat and add mixture, plus sesame seeds, coriander, cumin and turmeric. Cook, stirring until toasted (15 minutes or so).
-remove from hot pan and let cool TOTALLY.
-add rest of ingredients.
-eat as a finger snack.
-makes 4 Cups.