In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, brown lentils in 2 Tbsp oil, about 5 minutes, stirring often. Add the 3 cups boiling stock and the salt and pepper.Cook uncovered 10 minutes over medium heat.Stir i n the rice and 1 cup stock.Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 25 minutes without stirring.
Meanwhile make sauce: Heat all the sauce ingredients (3/4 c. tomato paste up to and including 1/4 tsp cayenne) together in a medium saucepan.
Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 20-30 minutes.To make browned onions, heat 2 TB oil in a small skillet.Saute onions and garlic over medium heat till browned.To serve, put rice lentil mixture on a platter, pour tomato sauce over and top with browned onions.
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A salad goes nicely alongside. You can also garnish it with plain yogurt.
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12/16/2008
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