Instructions: Rinse lentils; drain. Place in small bowl. Rinse rice; drain. Place in another small bowl.

Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add cinnamon, cloves, and cumin; saute about 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; saute about 30 seconds. Add water, salt, sugar, and turmeric; bring to boil. Reduce heat; add lentils and cook 8 minutes.

Increase heat to high. Add rice and boil 5 minutes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until lentils and rice are tender and liquid is absorbed, about 8 minutes longer. Remove from heat; let stand covered 5 minutes.

Transfer rice to large bowl. Remove cinnamon stick pieces and cloves. Mix in cilantro and lime juice.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Comments: "Im from India," writes Hema Kundargi of Cupertino, California, "and I enjoy the foods of my homeland. My children are the opposite - they like American food. But I havent given up trying to make Indian meals that the whole family will like.

This recipe pleases everyone."

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