Mujadara

Step by step

1. 1

   Wash lentils, cook with plenty of water, bay and salt 20 minutes al dente, drain.

2. 2

   Wash rice.

3. 3

   Slice 3 onions into thin rings.

4. 4

   Heat oil in a large pan.

5. 5

   Fry onions 25 minutes with occasional stirring until golden brown and crispy.

6. 6

   Remove 2/3 of crispy onions, drain.

7. 7

   Chop 4th onion and sauté in remaining oil.

8. 8

   Rice and spices into pot, briefly toast.

9. 9

   Pour in 400 ml water, stir in lentils, salt.

10. 10

    Simmer covered 18 minutes, serve with crispy onions, yogurt-lime sauce and parsley.