Egyptian Rice And Lentils(Healthy Recipe) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. brown lentils
3/4 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. plus 1 1/2 tsp. olive oil
1 large onion, 1/2 chopped and 1/2 sliced
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 c. long grain brown rice
2 c. water
1/2 c. plain, low-fat yogurt
pepper to taste

Preparation

Soak lentils in some hot water for 1 hour.
Drain and place in a saucepan; cover with water by 2 inches.
Bring to a boil; add 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes or until tender.
Saute chopped onion in 1 tablespoon of olive oil until golden.
Add cumin, cinnamon and rice.
Stir to coat with oil. Add water and lentils with their liquid, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper.
Stir; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and cover.
Cook 25 minutes, until liquid is absorbed.