Prepare the sofrito

• Heat the oil in a frying pan and add the onion, scallion and garlic.
• Add the grated tomato, cumin and turmeric and cook until the mixture darkens and thickens.

Cook the lentils

• Put the rinsed lentils in a stockpot with the water and bring to a boil.
• Add the sofrito, carrot and potato, season with salt and simmer until the lentils are tender.

Cook the rice

• Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.
• Simmer the rice with salted water in a covered saucepan until tender and fluffy.

Serve

• Spoon the lentils over the rice and serve hot.