Mujadarah Recipe

Mujadarah Preparation

1. 1

   Prepare the Ingredients

   Rinse the lentils and rice separately under cold water. Dice the onions thinly.

2. 2

   Cook the Lentils

   In a large pot, bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Add the lentils and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender but not mushy. Drain and set aside.

3. 3

   Cook the Rice

   In the same pot, add 1 cup of olive oil and the diced onions. Sauté over medium heat until the onions are caramelized, about 10-15 minutes. Remove half of the onions for garnish.

4. 4

   Combine Ingredients

   Add the rinsed rice, cumin, salt, black pepper, and the cooked lentils to the pot with the remaining onions. Stir well to combine.

5. 5

   Cook the Mujadarah

   Add 4 cups of water to the mixture. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.

6. 6

   Serve

   Fluff the Mujadarah with a fork, transfer to a serving dish, and garnish with the reserved caramelized onions and fresh parsley. Serve warm.