Sauté 1 onion in non-stick pan until dark golden brown. Add 2 cloves garlic, chopped. Cook until garlic is fragrant. Add 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed and picked over. Add 3 cups water or chicken stock. Cover and cook until lentils are tender, about 25mins. Add 1 large can tomatoes. Add 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp. allspice. Cook another 10 min.