Mujadarrah

This Arabic dish looks gross. Like you're eating rocks and pebbles. It also seems ridiculously easy. DO NOT BE DISMAYED. It tastes PHENOMENAL and sates some deep instinctual craving for comfort food. I give it a ten our of ten for ease, pure cheapness, and unbelievable taste.

Mujadarrah

Saute:
3 T Olive Oil
2 onions (or one large) of any color, sliced into rings
Cook until brown, carmelized, almost burnt. 12 minutes or so on medium high. Set aside.

In a pot, simmer together until tender, about 40 min.:
3/4 c. lentils
3/4 c. brown rice
4 c. broth or stock

For a non-authentic, but nonetheless tasty addition, add to the above before simmering:
1 t. garam marsala
1 t. cumin

Serve onions over lentils with a big dollop of plain yogurt.

Alternately, you could try garlic, cinnamon, allspice, or/and freshly ground pepper for spices.