Brown Basmati, Spinach and Lentil Dal

Ingredients

• 1 cup/250ml Dainty Brown Basmati Rice
• 3 cups/750ml Water
• 4 tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 1 small Onion, peeled & diced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 inch piece of Ginger, peeled & minced
• 1 hot Green Chile, chopped (alternatively 1 tsp. Chili flakes)
• 2 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 2 large Plum Tomatoes, puréed
• 1/2 cup/125ml canned Brown Lentils,drained & rinsed
• 1/2 cup/125ml canned Chickpeas, drained & rinsed
• 1 small bunch of Spinach, washed and chopped (alternately Swiss Chard)
• Salt, to taste
• Garnish: 1-2 Tbsp plain Yogourt