Ingredients

  • 3 cups uncooked basmati rice
  • 1 cup brown lentils (pick the stones out first)
  • 1 large onion, minced
  • 1 tablespoon allspice, or more to taste
  • oil
  • Side
  • 6 -8 tomatoes, finely chopped (any kind)
  • 1 English cucumber, peeled and finely chopped
  • 4 -6 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Method

  • Rinse the rice and lentils in a large pot with cold water.
  • After rinsing, fill with water and cook until rice and lentils are tender.
  • Drain in colander and rinse with cold water.
  • In the meantime, cook onions in oil (a few tablespoons) until soft.
  • Remove from heat and add allspice and rice.
  • Mix and fluff thoroughly and don't forget the salt.
  • Cover with dishtowel on underside of lid.
  • Leave on warm on burner for at least 1/2 hour.
  • Side: mix all ingredients and add salt to taste.