1/2 lb. rice
1/2 lb. Smith's selected jumbo lentils
1 1/2 tbsp. finely chopped onion
3 tbsp. butter or Crisco

Soak rice in water for 1/2 hour. Boil lentils in 3 cups water until tender, about 1/2 hour. Slowly fry onions in shortening and stir until golden brown. Drain water from rice and place rice in a baking dish. Place lentils and onion on top of rice adding the saved liquid from soaking lentils and the fat from frying onions. If there is not enough liquid, add water to cover. Bake at 375 degrees in oven for 1 1/2 hours. (This recipe comes from an Arabian Monk.)