RED LENTILS AND RICE

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Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup red lentils, washed and sorted
1 quart chicken or beef broth, or cold water
2 teaspoons salt - only if not using broth
2 yellow onions, medium-size, peeled and sliced thin
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup uncooked rice
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon minced parsley

Steps:

Place lentils, broth or water&salt in a large, heavy saucepan, cover, and bring to a boil. Adjust heat so mixture simmers gently and cook 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, sauté onions in oil until pale golden. Set aside.
When lentils have cooked for 20 minutes, stir in onions and all remaining ingredients except parsley. Simmer, covered, 20-25 minutes, until rice is tender. (NOTE: watch the pot carefully so the mixture doesn't stick; add a little water if necessary to give it the consistency of thick applesauce.)
Sprinkle with parsley and serve.