Mdardara (Lentil And Rice Pilaf) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup red lentil, washed and drained (or brown)
1 cup rice
2 large onions, halved and thinly sliced
1/4 cup olive oil (not extra virgin)
5 cups water
salt and pepper

Preparation

Soak rice in hot water (not the 5 cups above--separate water) for 15 minutes, drain.
Stir fry onions in oil until golden brown, set aside to crisp and drain.
In the same pot, reserve 1 tbsp of the oil add water and lentils, and boil until lentils are tender, but still a little firm.
Add the rice, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil again.
Lower the heat and simmer until the water is absorbed.
Serve hot or cold.