split red lentils (about 400 grams) • small espresso cup white rice (about 1/4 cup or 50 grams) • oil, as desired • salt • bouillon cubes • onions • ground cumin • ground red pepper • pitchers water, as needed
red lentils, split • large potato, diced • carrots, peeled and chopped • medium onion, chopped • About 6 cups water or chicken broth • vegetable oil • Salt to taste • Sumac / lemon / cumin / croutons for serving