Rice and Lentils

Ingredients

 * 1 med Onion, chopped
 * 2 garlic cloves, minced
 * 2 tbsp vegetable oil
 * 1 tsp ground turmeric
 * 1/2 tsp paprika
 * 1/4 tsp ground cloves
 * 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
 * 1/4 tsp ground coriander
 * 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
 * 1/4 tsp salt
 * 1 cup brown rice, uncooked
 * 1 cup dried Lentils, sorted and
 * -washed
 * 4 cup water

Directions
Saute the Onion and garlic in the oil in a large saucepan. Add the spices and cook over low heat for 4 minutes. Add the rice and Lentils and stir to mix well. Pour in the water. Bring to a boil, turn the heat to low and cook for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the rice and Lentils are tender. One serving = calories: 232 carbohydrates: 34 protein: 10 fat: 8 sodium: 262 potassium: 325 cholesterol: 0 exchange value: 2 bread exchanges + 1 lean meat exchange + 1 fat exchange