Middle Eastern Lentils and Rice (Mejadra)

Ingredients (14)

• 1 1/4 cups green lentils
• 4 medium onions (1 1/2 lb before peeling)
• 3 tbsp flour
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp coriander seeds
• 2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 1/2 cups water
• Salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper