Lentil and Rice
By: Manal Obieda
Published: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 - 7:37am

Ingredients




1 1/2 cups red lentils
1 cup medium grain rice
1 tbs cumin
1 1/2 liters water (you might need to add more if it gets too thick)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
salt
Lemon juice for serving
Sumaq (a tangy spice that can be found in Middle Eastern food stores)

Preparation

1 In a large pot and over medium heat, mix lentils, rice, cumin and water. 2 Bring to a boil and lower the heat and stir occasionally to prevent sticking 3 Allow to cook until lentils and rice are fully cooked 4 Add salt and a chicken stock cube (if you wish) 5 In a skillet, heat olive oil and saute the onion until transulsent in color and soft without changing color 6 Pour the hot oil and onion mixture over the cooked lentils and rice while keeping some of the onions for garnish 7 Pour in a serving bowl and garnish with reserved cooked onion and sumaq. 8 Serve with a splash of lemon juice. 9 Enjoy!!!

About

An old recipe that my grandmother used to prepare for her family during hard financial times...hearty, nutritious and delicious...
Best eater warm
A great dish during winter season