Ingredients

1 cup jasmine rice

1 cup dried lentil

1/2 cup olive oil

2 medium onions, thinly sliced

1 teaspoon cumin

2 teaspoons salt

freshly ground black pepper

Method

1 Soak lentils in water for 3 hours; drain.

2 Soak rice in water for 1/2 hour; drain.

3 Saute onions in a large skillet for about 15 minutes, or until very brown and crisp.

4 Remove onions to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.

5 Turn heat to medium-high and add lentils and rice to skillet; saute quickly in the browned-onion-flavored oil, adding cumin, salt and pepper.

6 Add 3 cups of water and bring to a boil.

7 Cover very tightly and then cook on very low heat for about 20 to 25 minutes.

8 To serve, fluff up rice and lentils and top with the crispy browned onions.

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