Lebanese Lentil Rice

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Ingredients list for Lebanese Lentil Rice

• 1 1/2 cups Lentils whole brown, soaked for 8 hours and drained
• 1 1/2 cups Basmati rice soaked for 10 minutes
• 2 tablespoons Oil
• 1 tablespoon Cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon Garlic crushed
• 1 large Onion finely chopped
• to taste Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper powder
• 2 tablespoons Browned Onions

Method

1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add cumin seeds and let the seeds crackle. Add garlic and sauté till well browned.
2. Add onions and sauté till onions are well browned. Add rice, mix well and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Add lentils and mix well and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add salt, black pepper powder and mix well. Add 3 cups boiled water, stir to mix, cover and cook on low heat for 8-10 minutes.
5. Serve hot garnished with browned onions.

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