Place rice and lentils onto serving plate and top with sauteed onion rings.

Slice the remaining two onions into rings. Saute rings in 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil until brown.

Add onions and rice to lentils, and continue cooking for 20 minutes, or until rice and lentils are soft. Remove from heat and allow to remain in the pot for a few minutes to absorb any remaining water. Add salt

In a large saucepot, bring water and lentils to a boil. Reduce to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

Dice 3 onions and saute in 3 tablespoons olive oil in a saute pan until brown. Set aside.

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