LENTILS AND RICE

Preparation Method :

• Put the cleaned lentils and rice into a bowl and cover with water. Soak for 10 - 12 minutes, then drain well.
• Heat the oil in a large heavy pan and fry the cloves and cumin seeds until the seeds are begin to splutter.
• Peel the potato, then cut it into chunks. Thinly slice the onion and set aside .
• Add the onion and potato chunks and fry for at least 5 minutes. Add the lentils, rice, turmeric and salt with water and fry for a further 3-5 minutes. Bring to the boil.
• Cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes until all the water has been absorbed and the potato chunks are tender. Leave to stand, covered before serving.