Main Course
Spiced Lentil Rice Casserole or Kitchari Casserole
Fragrant, comforting, and easy to serve as a complete meal, Spiced Lentil Rice Casserole or Kitchari Casserole is a vegan, vegetarian Indian main course made with split red lentils (masoor dal) or a mix of split red lentils and petite yellow lentils, white basmati rice, and bay leaves in about 55 minutes. The recipe lays out the ingredients and each cooking step clearly, so you can adjust seasoning, texture, and serving size for your own kitchen.