Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      medium        onion -- chopped
   2                    garlic cloves -- minced
   2      tablespoons   vegetable oil
   1      teaspoon      ground turmeric
     1/2  teaspoon      paprika
     1/4  teaspoon      ground cloves
     1/4  teaspoon      ground cinnamon
     1/4  teaspoon      ground coriander
     1/4  teaspoon      ground black pepper
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
   1      cup           brown rice -- uncooked
   1      cup           dried lentils -- sorted and washed
   4      cups          water

Preparation:

Saute the onion and garlic in the oil in a large saucepan. Add the spices and cook over low heat for 4 minutes. Add the rice and lentils and stir to mix well. Pour in the water. Bring to a boil, turn the heat to low and cook for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the rice and lentils are tender.