Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a medium-large saucepan (I used a 2Q pan and it was just right; I've also sauteed in water instead of oil).
  2. Add onion and garlic; cook& stir 2 min.
  3. Stir in cinnamon, sugar, and 4 c water.
  4. Add lentils and barley.
  5. Bring to boil on med heat; reduce heat to low.
  6. Cover and simmer gently for 20 min.
  7. Add rice, apricots, raisins, and mint; stir.
  8. Simmer, covered, 20 more min or until all the ingredients are tender and have absorbed the liquid.
  9. Season to taste with pepper.