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Add the oils to a saucepan and immediately add sliced onions before oil heats
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Leave on low heat until onion begins to brown (15-20 mins)
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In separate medium pan lightly sauté lentils with diced onion (1-2 minutes)
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Add 1 cup chicken stock
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Cover and lower heat to medium for 10-15 minutes until lentils are soft
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Add rice
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Add remaining chicken stock
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Add reserved oil from the caramelized onion
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Add cumin, salt and pepper
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Bring chicken stock to boil
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Reduce heat to low and cover for 15 minutes
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Let it sit for 5 additional minutes covered off heat
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Top with onions and serve with tomato sauce