Lentil And Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

• Stir into a medium saucepan of boiling water:
• 1/2 c. lentils, picked over and rinsed Boil, uncovered, for 10 min, drain. Heat in a large saucepan or possibly deep skillet over low heat:
• 2 Tbsp. veggie oil Add in and cook, stirring, till golden brown, about 8 min:
• 1/2 c. minced onions Add in and cook just till sizzling, about 1 minute:
• 1 x clove garlic, finely minced (or possibly 1/2 tsp from jar of chopped garlic)
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (or possibly) omit and add in raisins (see below) with the rice
• 1 c. white basmati rice (or possibly plain, white long-grain rice)
• 1/4 c. raisins or possibly dry currants (if cumin seeds are omitted)
• 2 c. chicken stock
• 1/4 x to 1/2 tsp salt