Rice with Yellow Lentils Recipe

Ingredients

Serve 4

• 1 cup/200 g yellow lentils

• 1 large onion, finely chopped

• 1 tsp cumin seeds

• 5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 cup/200 g Basmati rice

• 4 cloves

• 1 stick cinnamon

• salt to taste

• 2 1/2 cups/625 ml water

Method:

1. Soak the lentils for 2 hours in cold water.

2. Drain and cook in salted, boiling water for 25 minutes. Drain and set aside.

3. Sauté the onion and cumin in the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat for 10 minutes, or until softened and golden.

4. Add the lentils, rice, cloves, and cinnamon. Season with salt.

5. Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Serve hot.