1 onion, chopped
2-3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tsp. sugar
4 c. water
1/2 c. lentils
1/2 c. barley pearls
1/2 c. brown rice
1/2 c. dried apricots, chopped
1/2 c. raisins
1 1/2 tsp. dry mint flakes
Pepper, lightly salt

Saute onion and garlic in olive oil for 2 minutes. Add sugar, water and lentils and cook 20 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Cover with lid making a good seal to keep in steam. Simmer for 20 minutes. Serve.