Lentils And Rice (Koshary) (Egypt) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 cup lentils
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin
2 cups water
2 cups long grain white rice
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Heat oil in pan, add onion and fry for 3 minutes.
Add lentils, water, pepper and cumin.
Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Add 2 cups water and bring to a boil.
Add rice and salt and continue to boil.
Then reduce heat to low, cover the pan and simmer for 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes. Serve.