Lebanese Recipes - Moujadara & Rice


Moujadara with Rice Serves 4 1 cup lentils rinsed 1 1/2 cup rice 3 - 3 1/2 cup water 4 onions sliced 1/2 tsp cumin powder 1/4 tsp mixed spices 1/2 cup oil Salt & pepper
		Important The mixed spices used here are the traditional '7 spices' you can buy off the shelf.

Put lentils in a deep pan, add water & bring to the boil for a few seconds. Then simmer for 20 minutes, add salt, pepper, cumin, rice. Keep simmering and covered for 20 more minutes. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a separate pan. Fry the onions till dark brown, remove the onions with a slotted spoon and put aside. Add the used oil to the lentil mixture, stir gently and cook for 5 more minutes. Empty into a bib dish, cover with the fried onions. Serve hot or cold with salad or yogurt .