M'Juderah (Lebanese Rice And Lentils) - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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.