Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Sauté lentils briefly.
  2. Cover with 3 cups water/stock.
  3. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer for 10-15 minutes while sautéing onions (and garlic if using cloves) till transparent or a little brown.
  4. Add rice to onions and sauté for a moment.
  5. Transfer onions and rice to lentils and add water to cover.
  6. Add lemon juice, spices to taste, stir.
  7. Bring to simmer, cover, let cook approximately 40--45 minutes (will take less time if using white rice) stirring occasionally.
  8. Add more lemon juice, spices if desired.