Hearty hodge podge for cold summer days

1 tbsp cumin
2 handful lentils
1 can chick peas
1/2 onion
1 can chopped tomato
salt
1 c rice

A slow cooker is the best appliance to cook this recipe in - no fuss. But a sauce pan does just as well.

1. Add lentils, can of chickpeas, chopped onions, can of chopped tomatoes and cumin. Add two and half cans of water. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Put slowcooker on High. Cook for 1 hour.
3. Add rice and cook for another 1/2 hour. Make sure the mix does not dry out and add water as required.