Title: Fragrant Rice and Lentils
Categories: Vegetarian Ethnic
Yield: 2 Servings

1/2	tb	Olive oil
1/2		Onion
1/2	ts	Turmeric
1/8	ts	Cardomom seeds
1/8	ts	Ground cinnamon
1/2	ts	Garam masala
1/2	ts	Ground cardomom
1/2	ts	Brown mustard seeds
1		Cinnamon sticks
1	c	Brown rice
1/2	c	Brown lentils
2 1/2	c	Water
2		Eggs
1/4	c	Toasted almonds
1/4	c	Toasted brasil nuts

Preparation: Finely chop the onion. Hard boil the eggs.

1. Heat the oil in a large pan and add the onion. Cook over a low heat until golden brown. Add spices, mustard seeds and cinnamon sticks and cook for 1 minute whilst stirring continously.

2. Add the rice and lentils and continue stirring. Pour in the water and bring to the boil. Reduce to a low heat and simmer, covered, for 40 minutes or until rice and lentils are tender. Stir through the eggs and toasted nuts.

Posted by Kaz Dunkley From: Karen Mintzias Date: 12 Jun 94

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