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Lentil Rice Dish (mujadarah Arabic Dish) Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/3 c basmati rice .
  • 4 c water or chicken broth or vegetable broth .
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper .
  • 2 large onions, sliced 1/2 inch slivers .
  • 1/4 c olive oil or vegetable oil .
  • 1 tsp cumin .
  • salt (to taste) .
  • 1 c lentils

Directions
  • Step #1 Saute Onions with olive oil(stirring every once in awhile) until golden brown.
  • Step #2 Reserve 4 tbsps of browned onions for garnish.
  • Step #3 Place lentils,water,salt,and black pepper in different saucepan & cook over med-heat/flame for about 20 mins or until lentils are tender.
  • Step #4 Add to lentils the uncooked rice,browned onions & cumin & mix.
  • Step #5 Cover up & let simmer for another 15 mins or until water is absorbed & rice is tender.
  • Step #6 Place Lentils Rice dish(mujadarah)in serving dish & garnish with 4 tbsps of browned onions.
  • Step #7 Mujadarah is best when served with Tomato salad.
  • Step #8 See my recipe for Tomato salad.
  • Enjoy the Lentil Rice Dish (Mujadarah Arabic Dish) recipe

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