Mejadra | Spiced Lentils & Crispy Onions | Spiced Lentils & Crispy Onions

Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 cup brown lentils
• 3 large onions (thinly sliced)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying onions)