Tip the chickpeas and lentils into a large saucepan ... Towards the end of the cooking time, prepare the rice. Bring 850ml (scant 1 1/2 pints) water to the boil in a saucepan, sprinkle in the ...

These ingredients are not foreign to the Moroccan kitchen ... If using canned chickpeas, bring the water to the boil and add, along with the grated onion, chicken, bouquet garni and saffron.