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Mujadara
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Prep time
60 min
Portions
1
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
757 kcal
M
Nutrition
Per portion
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757
kcal
Carbs
94g
Protein
24g
Fat
34g
Ingredients
For 1 portion
- LentilsOr: Mountain lentils65 g
- Long-grain riceOr: Basmati rice50 g
- Onions 1 pc largeas needed
- Olive oil30 ml
- Cumin½ tsp
- Cinnamon stick 0.25 tsp groundas needed
- Bay leaves1 Stk
- Yogurt full-fat50 g
- Parsley1 bunch
- Lime juice¼ tbsp
- Iodized salt¼ tsp
- Pepper¼ tsp
Method
Step by step
- 1
Wash lentils, cook with plenty of water, bay and salt 20 minutes al dente, drain.
- 2
Wash rice.
- 3
Slice 3 onions into thin rings.
- 4
Heat oil in a large pan.
- 5
Fry onions 25 minutes with occasional stirring until golden brown and crispy.
- 6
Remove 2/3 of crispy onions, drain.
- 7
Chop 4th onion and sauté in remaining oil.
- 8
Rice and spices into pot, briefly toast.
- 9
Pour in 400 ml water, stir in lentils, salt.
- 10
Simmer covered 18 minutes, serve with crispy onions, yogurt-lime sauce and parsley.
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