1 cup brown lentils
1 cup basmati (or jasmine) rice
4 cups water
1 large onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 Tbs olive oil
2 Tbs butter + seasoning
salt & pepper
1 lg. bullion cube
1 Tbs. cilantro
1 Tbs. cumin


Directions:
Rinse the lentils and remove any stones, etc.
Rinse the rice.
Bring the water, bullion cube, and lentils to a boil in a stock pot, and cook 15 minutes.
Heat 2 Tbs. oil and 2 Tbs. Butter in a saute pan and fry the veggies until tender.
Add the rice to the veggies and stir until the rice is browned.
Add to the lentils.
Add all other ingredients to the lentils and stir.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Season with more butter, salt & pepper (if needed) and serve hot.