- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 large onions, halved, and sliced thinly
- 1 cup brown lentils, washed and drained thoroughly
- 1 1/2 cups long grain rice, washed and drained thoroughly
- Water
- 1 teas. Ground allspice
- 1 teas. Ground coriander
- 1 teas. each Salt and pepper
- Heat oil in pan, add onions and fry until golden brown.
- Remove half the onions to a plate covered with absorbent paper to drain and become crisp.
- Wash Rice several times.
- Cover with cold water, set aside for 30 minutes. Drain well
- Meanwhile, put lentils in a pan cover with 2 1/2 cups of water. Simmer; uncovered for 25 minutes or just until tender.
- Add rice, spices, salt, pepper, and the remaining onions. Bring to a boil. Lower temperature, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Garnish with crisp brown onions.
- Serve hot or cold with yogurt or a salad.
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