Mujaddara Arabic Lentil Rice

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon garlic powder 
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin 
• 1 cup lentils dry rinsed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
• 0.8 cup water 
• 3  onions white sliced into 1/4-inch rings
• 0.8 cup rice white rinsed

Equipment

• frying pan
• pot

Directions

1. Combine the lentils, 2 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, the cumin, and garlic powder in a pot over medium heat; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook until the lentils begin to soften, 20 to 30 minutes.
2. Stir the rice, 3/4 cup water, 1 teaspoon salt, and the olive oil into the lentils. Cover the pot and continue cooking until the lentils and rice are tender, about 40 minutes.
3. Heat the cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the onions in the oil until browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
4. Spread the onions over the rice and lentil mixture to serve.