In this video, we show you a delicious Mujadara Recipe. Mujadara is a very famous Middle Eastern Rice and Lentils dish with Caramelised Onions. This Mujadara Recipe is very easy to make and absolutely delicious. Mujaddara can be served on it's own with a side of salad and a yogurt dip. The Caramelized Onions are really what take this Mujadara Recipe to another level of deliciousness!
For the Mujadara Recipe, you will need:
1 and 1/2 cup rice (soaked for 20 minutes)
1 cup brown lentils (soaked for 20 minutes)
1/2 cup olive oil
2 medium-sized onions finely sliced
1 cinnamon stick
salt to taste
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
4 cups water (including the reserved water from boiling the lentils)
1 tbs vinegar
fresh lemon juice
optional: pine nuts and fresh coriander for garnishing
This Middle Eastern Mujadara Recipe is bursting with flavour, especially with the Caramelised Onions on top. Mujaddara is the perfect main or side dish, especially when served with salad and spiced yogurt.
Mujadara is very common in many Middle Eastern countries and especially in Lebanese food. You truly will be blown away by its rich depth of flavour, as well as how nutritious it is. Mujadara is also a Vegan-Friendly rice dish and definitely a crowd pleaser!
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We hope you have seen how delicious and easy this Mujadara Recipe is. Please do give the Middle Eastern Mujaddara (Rice with Lentils and Caramelised Onions) a go and let us know in the comments below how you found it!
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