Clean lentils and wash well

Wash rice and soak for 1 hour

Dice onions finely

In a suitable pot, on high heat, add lentils and water

When boiling point has reached, reduce heat and cover the pot untill lentils are cooked

Remove lentils from heat and grind manually or using a electrical grinder

In another pot add the grinded lentils,and place on the stove

Add the rice to the pot and cover until rice has cooked

Add ghee and onions and fry in a frying pan, until golden in colour

Fried onions are added to the soup. You may add cumin and salt as desired

Leave the pot for a further 10 minutes to achieve a creamy texture

Hot water is added if needed

Lentils soup is served hot, with toasted bread and lemon juice

By: Bara'a Chougari