Mujaddara
Print RecipeIngredients
- 1 cup basmati rice (rinsed)
- 4.5 cups water
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 large onions thinly sliced
- 2 cups brown lentils (rinsed and drained)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cumin (tosted and grinded)
- ........
- yogurt (optional)
Instructions
1
Wash the rice 3-4 times under cold water. Cover the rice with water and reserve
2
Heat the oil in a large pot over high heat
3
Add the onions and cook, stir until brown (about 20 min). When done, separate the onion and reserve the oil.
4
Add the lentils to another pot. Add water. Stir to combine.
5
Bring to boil. Reduce the heat to medium low annd cover with a lid. Cook 15 minutes
6
Drain the soaked rice, rinse and transfer to the pot with lentils. Add the salt and stir once. Cover with lid and cook 15 minutes
7
Remove the pot from the heat. Rest covered 5 min. Add the cumin and fluf the rice and lentils with a fork
8
Pour the oil on top. Spoon the crispy onion on top.
9
Serve warm with yogurt sauce
