LEBANESE LENTILS, RICE AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS (MUJADARA)
Provided by Aarti Sequeira
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Throw the lentils into a medium saucepan. Fill with enough cold water to cover the lentils by about an inch. Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat, then turn down to a simmer and cook until the lentils are tender but not mushy, about 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, as the lentils cook, grab a large skillet. Pop it over medium-high heat and add the oil. Allow the oil to warm for a minute, then drop in the cumin seeds and cracked peppercorns and cook, shaking the pan once in a while until the cumin seeds darken a touch, about 1 minute.
- Add the onions, sprinkle with a dash of salt and cook until they turn dark caramel brown, stirring often. This will take about 15 minutes. Splash the onions with a little water if they stick to the bottom of the pan. You'll know they're done both by their deep chestnut color and by the slight crispiness developing on some of the onions.
- Using a slotted spoon or spatula, remove about half of the onions to a paper towel-lined plate; these are for garnish later. Sprinkle in the ground cumin, cayenne and then add the cinnamon stick; saute about 1 minute.
- Add the rice and cook, stirring often (but gently so you don't break the rice!) until some rice grains start to brown. Quickly, add the cooked lentils, 3 cups of water and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt; bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to low so that the pan is at a simmer, cover and cook 30 minutes. The water should be completely evaporated and rice should be tender. (If there's still too much water in the bottom, put the lid back on and cook for another 5 minutes.)
- Turn off the heat, keep the lid on, and allow the rice to steam undisturbed for about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts, if using, in a small skillet over medium-low heat, shaking often, about 5 minutes.
- Taste the rice for seasoning. Serve with the reserved caramelized onions, toasted pine nuts, if using, and a little squeeze of lemon juice. I also like to serve this with some dollops of Greek yogurt.
MUJADDARA ARABIC LENTIL RICE
Enjoy a great tasting dish to share with family and friends. Special dish for vegetarians, and one of our favorite meals. Instead of placing the onion on top you can mix it along with the lentils and rice before serving. It makes a perfect meal with a fresh green salad. Also you can use 2 cups of vegetable broth instead of 2 cups of water to cook the lentils.
Provided by Osiris (Rodizer)
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Beans and Rice Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.2 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 12.2 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 788.2 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
MJEDDRAH (LEBANESE LENTIL RICE)
This recipe is commonly believed to be the "mess of pottage" for which Esau sold Jacob his birthright. Yes, it is traditional to have the salad on top.
Provided by Member 610488
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 8h20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Saute all vegetables as well as the red chili in 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet. When vegetables are soft and transparent, mix in the cinnamon and place in the slow cooker. For a different flavor, caramelize the vegetables and then add the cinnamon.
- In the same skillet, brown the rice in 1 tbsp olive oil until dry. Add to slow cooker.
- Stir in water and lentils. Cover and cook on high 6-8 hours.
- When thoroughly cooked, serve in individual soup bowls. Top with serving of garden salad with dressing poured over top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.8, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 22.2, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 3.1, Protein 6.4
LENTIL RICE DISH (MUJADARAH ARABIC DISH)
This Lentils Rice recipe is known as Mujadarah in the Arab countries. There is many different recipes for Mujadarah, this recipe is very easy to cook with little Ingredients, and besides being nutritious,it is inexpensive. This recipe is an excellent vegetarian dish. Mujadarah is can be served with finely chopped Tomatoes salad if desired. Se my recipe for Tomato Salad.
Provided by Hommus
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Saute Onions with olive oil(stirring occasionally) until golden brown. Reserve 4 tablespoons of browned onions for garnish.
- Place lentils,water,salt,and black pepper in different saucepan and cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Add to lentils the uncooked rice,browned onions and cumin and mix. Cover and simmer for another 15 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Place Lentils Rice dish(mujadarah)in serving dish and garnish with 4 tablespoons of browned onions.
- Mujadarah is best when served with Tomato salad. See my recipe for Tomato salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.4, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 13.4, Carbohydrate 29.3, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 4.2, Protein 6.6
LENTILS AND RICE WITH FRIED ONIONS (MUJADARRAH)
This may sound like a plain recipe, but believe me, it's wonderful! It is an easy-to-make Middle Eastern comfort food that combines lentils, rice and delicious fried onions. The yogurt really gives it a super flavor!
Provided by Melissa Mueller
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Beans and Rice Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onions, and cook about 10 minutes, until browned. Remove from heat, and set aside.
- Place lentils in a medium saucepan with enough lightly salted water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer about 15 minutes.
- Stir rice and enough water to cover into the saucepan with the lentils. Season with salt and pepper. Cover saucepan, and continue to simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until rice and lentils are tender.
- Mix half the onions into the lentil mixture. Top with yogurt or sour cream and remaining onions to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.8 calories, Carbohydrate 69.1 g, Cholesterol 0.9 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 10.6 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 311.9 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
M'JUDERAH (LEBANESE RICE AND LENTILS)
Make and share this M'Juderah (Lebanese rice and lentils) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Carol Bullock
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Rinse the rice and lentils in a large pot with cold water.
- After rinsing, fill with water and cook until rice and lentils are tender.
- Drain in colander and rinse with cold water.
- In the meantime, cook onions in oil (a few tablespoons) until soft.
- Remove from heat and add allspice and rice.
- Mix and fluff thoroughly and don't forget the salt.
- Cover with dishtowel on underside of lid.
- Leave on warm on burner for at least 1/2 hour.
- Side: mix all ingredients and add salt to taste.
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- Rinse lentils, strain and place in a large pot with 5 cups of water. Bring mixture to a boil, simmer and cook covered until the lentils are tender but not fully cooked, about 15 minutes. Most of the liquid should be absorbed.
- Rinse the rice, then transfer to the pot of lentils and season with salt. Add 2 cups water, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook covered until the rice is tender, about 18 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat. Allow the rice to rest in the pot for about 5 minutes, without opening the lid, to absorb all the liquid and steam.
- In a separate large pan, heat two tablespoons of olive oil on medium heat and fry the chopped onions until golden brown, about 10-15 minutes. Transfer on top of the lentils and rice mixture, add cumin and toss to combine.
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- While the lentils are cooking, dice the first onion and sauté in a small pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil until translucent. Add the cumin and sauté for 1 more minute, set aside. Slice the remaining onion into thin slices and sauté in the same pan with a tablespoon of oil on medium-low heat until deep golden brown and caramelized. Stir often to prevent the onions from burning.
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