Mujaddara

• 250 gbrown or green lentils
• 200 grice
• 4 large onions
• 1 tspground cumin
• 120 mlolive oil
• 1½ tspsalt

Method

1. 1

   Boil the lentils until just tender, about 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Slice the onions thin and fry in the oil until deep brown and crisp; set half aside.

3. 3

   Stir the rice, cumin, and salt into the lentils with the soft onions and their oil.

4. 4

   Add water to cover by two fingers and simmer covered until the rice is done.

5. 5

   Serve topped with the crisp onions, beside yogurt or a chopped salad.