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Add a generous amount of olive oil in a pan. Add the sliced onions and cook on low heat. Sprinkle salt on top while it's cooking.
Cook until onions are caramelized. They will be a deep golden brown color. This takes about 20-30 minutes.
Remove some caramelized onions from the pan and set aside on a plate with paper towel to use for garnish.
Add ¼ C. Water to the remaining onions in the pan. Crush down the onions.
Add the brown lentils and the white rice.
Add your seasonings: salt, black pepper, & cumin. Give it a mix.
Add 6 C. of water or broth. Mix again.
Bring to a light boil and then cover and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed.
Combine yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, mint, dill, lemon juice, salt and black pepper in a bowl. Give it a good mix. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with sliced cumbers and mint.