1 1/4 cups/250 g green or brown lentils
4 medium onions (1 1/2 lb/700 g before peeling)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
about 1 cup/250 ml sunflower oil
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons coriander seeds
1 cup/200 g basmati rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 cups/350 ml water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper