Mujaddara Arabic Lentil Rice
In this vegetarian dish, fried onions are placed on top of a lentil-and-rice mixture that has been spiced with cumin and garlic powder.
Combine the lentils 2 cups water 1 teaspoon salt the cumin and garlic powder in a pot over medium heat; bring to a simmer reduce heat to low and cook until the lentils begin to soften 20 to 30 minutes.
Stir the rice 3/4 cup water 1 teaspoon salt and the olive oil into the lentils.
Cover the pot and continue cooking until the lentils and rice are tender about 40 minutes.
Heat the cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the onions in the oil until browned 7 to 10 minutes.
Spread the onions over the rice and lentil mixture to serve.
ArnoldGreg May 18, 2025
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