Mujadara

Method

1. 1
   • onion 3
   • olive oil 5 tbsp

   Caramelise the onions — Fry the sliced onion in the olive oil over medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring, until deeply caramelised and crisp. Remove two-thirds for the topping.

   ⏱20 min
2. 2
   • green lentils 200 g
   • ground cumin 2 tsp
   • ground coriander 1 tsp
   • ground cinnamon 1 tsp
   • water 8 dl

   Simmer the lentils — Add the lentils, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and water to the pot. Simmer 20 minutes until the lentils are almost tender.

   ⏱20 min
3. 3
   • basmati rice 200 g
   • onion 3
   • water 8 dl
   • salt to taste
   • black pepper to taste
   • fresh parsley 2 tbsp

   Cook the rice and rest — Stir in the rice and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook 18 minutes until the rice is fluffy and the water absorbed. Rest, then top with the reserved onions and parsley.

   ⏱18 min