Spiced rice & lentils

• 125 g/4½ oz/½ cup red split lentils
• 2

Soak the lentils in cold water for 1 hour, then drain well.

Heat the oil and butter in a large saucepan. Add the onion and fry for 1 minute, stirring. Add all the spices and fry for a further 2 minutes.

Drain the lentils, then add them to the pan and cook, stirring, for a further 2 minutes. Add the stock and coriander, season with salt and pepper and bring to the boil. Turn the