1 Cup (225g) Split red lentils, picked over and rinsed
2 Tbs Uncooked rice
1 Biggish carrots, coarsely chopped
1/4 Cup (60ml) Olive oil
2 Large onions, chopped
1 Jalapeño or other fresh chile, stemmed, seeds removed for mildness or left in for heat, chopped
2 Tsp Fine sea salt
2 Tsps Ground cumin
2 Tsps Ground coriander
1/2 Tsps Freshly ground black pepper
A pinch of saffron threads
1/4 Cup (60ml) Freshly squeezed lemon juice
Lemon slices, for garnishing
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnishing