Rice with Moong Dal

Instructions

1. Combine the rice and dal.
2. Wash gently in several changes of water.
3. Drain.
4. Cover generously with fresh water and leave to soak for 2 hours.
5. Drain well.
6. Pour the oil into a largish, heavy pan and set over medium-high heat.
7. When hot, put in the cumin seeds and, a few seconds later, the onions.
8. Stir and fry until the onions have turned reddish brown.
9. Now add the drained rice and dal.
10. Stir very gently for a minute.
11. Add the salt and 2 2/3 cups water.
12. Bring to a boil.
13. Cover tightly, turn heat to very, very low, and cook gently for 25 minutes.