Wash the red lentils in a wire mesh strainer and then wash the white rice and drain the excess water.

Place the red lentils, white rice, and bulgur in a pot together with 6 cups of water and add the salt, and bring to boil. And then simmer for 20 minutes.

While red lentils, white rice, and bulgur mix is cooking; place the olive oil and butter in a saucepan and saute onions and garlic together until they get soft.

Add the pepper paste, tomato paste and dried mint leaves to the saucepan and saute for about 5 minutes.

Place the mix into the pot and let them cook together additional 10 more minutes. Stir in every 3-minute intervals.

Serve with a slice of lemon.