Soak the rice and lentils in warm water for 30 minutes.
In a saucepan, heat the vegetable stock. Add the bay leaf, pepper, and salt. When it comes to a boil, add the soaked lentils and allow them to cook until soft.
Drain them through a strainer and allow them to cool.
In another stock pot, allow the water to boil and add the rice. Cook until soft.
Drain them through a strainer and allow it to cool.
Preparing Egyptian rice
In a pan, add olive oil. When its warm add cumin seeds.
Add the chopped garlic, sliced onions and fry until light brwon.