Mujadara

Ingredients

• Dry Brown / Green Lentils

  200 g

  $0.52

• Basmati rice

  200 g

  $0.52

• Onions

  3 medium

  $0.68

• Olive oil

  3 tbsp

  $0.29

• Cumin

  1 tsp

  $0.07

• Ground Cinnamon

  0.5 tsp

  $0.04

• Salt

  1 tsp

  $0.00

• Black pepper

  0.5 tsp

  $0.01

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Preparation

1. 1

   Thinly slice the onions and rinse both lentils and rice separately.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet and fry onions over medium heat for 20 minutes until deeply golden brown and caramelized; set half aside for topping.

3. 3

   In a medium pot, cover brown lentils with 700 ml water, bring to a boil, and simmer for 15 minutes until partially tender.

4. 4

   Stir in the basmati rice, half the caramelized onions, ground cumin, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper.

5. 5

   Cover tightly, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15-18 minutes until rice and lentils are tender and liquid is absorbed.

6. 6

   Fluff gently with a fork and serve warm topped with the reserved crispy caramelized onions.