Panasonic NN-CS596S User Manual

Pasta, Rice & Beans
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Lentil Biryani
Serves 4-6
Dish: bowl, 3 litre (6 pt) large casserole with lid
100g (4oz) green lentils
450g (1lb) basmati rice
15 ml (1tbsp) oil
1 large onion, sliced
5 ml (1tsp) root ginger, grated
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 ml (1/2 tsp) turmeric
5 ml (1tsp) chilli powder
10 ml (2 tsp) curry powder
150 ml (1/4 pt) natural yoghurt
100g (4oz) mushrooms, sliced
2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
300 ml (1/2 pt) hot water
50g (2oz) cashew nuts
Garnish:
hard boiled egg slices and coriander leaves
Soak the lentils in cold water for 1 hour then drain them. Place rice in bowl. Cover, place
on base of oven and cook on AUTO RICE PROGRAM or place rice in bowl with 550 ml
(1pt) boiling water and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 8-10 mins and stir halfway.
Place the oil and onion in the casserole dish. Place on base of oven and cook on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 3 mins. or until softened. Add the ginger, garlic, turmeric, chilli and curry
powder and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins. Add the yoghurt, mushrooms,
tomatoes, water and lentils. Cover and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 25-30 mins. or
until the lentils are tender and the liquid has evaporated. Fill the Steam Water Tank. Add
the lentil mixture and cashew nuts to the cooked rice and mix thoroughly. Cook on STEAM
MEDIUM for 3-4 mins. Garnish and serve.
Cooking method
Ingredients

Panasonic NN-CS596S Specifications

Power

rated voltage	230-240 V, 50 Hz
operating frequency	2, 450 MHz
input power	Max 2800 W
microwave power	1100 W
grill power	1400 W
convection power	1450 W
microwave & steam power	2050 W
output power microwave	1000 W (IEC-60705)
output power grill	1300 W
output power convection	1400 W
output power steam	1000 W

Operating Environment

noise	56 dB

Weight and Dimensions

outer dimensions width	523 mm
outer dimensions depth	494 mm
outer dimensions height	320 mm
oven cavity dimensions width	354 mm
oven cavity dimensions depth	343 mm
oven cavity dimensions height	205 mm
weight with internal accessories	18.5 kg