Brown Lentil Veggie Pulav & Raita A delicious, heart-healthy, one-pot rice meal recipe. Pulav 1 Cup Brown Basmati Rice (soaked for 1/2 hr.) 1 Cup Brown lentils (soak for 2-4 hrs) 2 Cups diced mixed veggies 2 Cups Water Salt to taste Whole Spices 1 Bay leaf 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds 1 Stick Cinnamon 2 Cardamoms 2 Cloves 4-6