Aush-e Sarbaz (rice and lentil soup)

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice and lentils under cold water.
2. Bring the water to a boil, add the rice and lentils and cook for 30 minutes over low heat.
3. Meanwhile, brown a thinly sliced onion in the oil with the chopped garlic.
4. In a bowl, mix the yogurt with a ladleful of hot broth.
5. Off the heat, stir the yogurt into the soup, stirring to keep it from curdling.
6. Season with salt and pepper and let rest for 5 minutes.
7. Serve hot, garnished with the golden onion and dried mint fried in the oil.