Bulgar and Green Lentil Pilaf

Name: Bulgar and Green Lentil Pilaf
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 5 1/4 cups water; 3/4 cup green lentils (about six ounces); 2 Turkish bay leaves; 2 1/4 cups medium bulgur (cracked wheat); 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 3/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted; 1/3 cup caramelized onions reserved from chicken