Lentil and rice pilaf

35 mins

2 tbspns of Spice Bazaar Baharat
3 tbspns of olive oil
1& 1/2 cups lentils, picked clean and rinsed
1& 1/2 cups rice
Water as required
2 chopped onions
2-3 onions, sliced into half moon shapes
1 tbspn olive oil
Yoghurt and harissa to serve

(1) In a large saucepan, briefy fry Baharat in olive oil. Don't burn or brown it.
(2) Add chopped onion and simmer for 5 minutes.
(3) Add rice and lentils and mix through.
(4) Cover with water, stir, cover with a lid and simmer for 20 minutes.
(5) Check every 5 - 10 minutes, stirring and adding more water if necessary.
(6) Meanwhile fry onion slices in remaining oil until dark brown and sweet - almost caramelised.
(7) Serve lentils and rice (hot or cold), topped with caramelised onions, yoghurt and harissa.